Vention
Industrial Automation
Manager,SoftwareDevelopment-Simulation
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“Manager, Software Development - Simulation at Vention. Skills: Software Development, Simulation, Leadership. Manage a team of 4+ direct reports. Organize team’s work”
What You'll Achieve.
empower users to autonomously design, validate, and visualize their machines; high impact on the platform’s capabilities; demonstrate our technology to customers; seeing the results of our efforts every day
Industry & Context.
problem-solving and analytical skills; solving complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, 10+ years of software development experience, 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, Experience with game engines, physics-based simulation, or 3D graphics rendering, Experience in modernizing legacy codebases while maintaining system integrity, Automated testing is part of your day-to-day life as a developer, Familiarity with linear algebra and mathematical concepts relevant to physics and simulation
Nice to Have
Knowledge of robotics software and its integration into software applications, Experience with Test Driven Development methodology, Background in embedded systems or real-time computing is a plus
What You'll Do.
Manage a team of 4+ direct reports
Partner with Product Managers
Participate in design
and maintain software applications
Foster a test automation culture
Support and mentor junior members
Apply software design patterns
Analyze and refactor legacy code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Work with physics engines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Product Managers to define strategic product roadmaps and priorities; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop simulation and physics-based applications; work alongside driven and talented people; move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect; celebrates diverse perspectives; support your growth through intentional development, leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference
Process & Methodology
quarterly planning, agile sprint planning, ceremony facilitation
Full Job Description
Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics. At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference. As a Manager of Simulation at Vention… You will lead the design and implementation of new 3D simulation features and workflows that empower users to autonomously design, validate, and visualize their machines. Your team's work will have a high impact on the platform’s capabilities and how we demonstrate our technology to customers. What You’ll Do * Manage a team of 4+ direct reports. You will help them grow their careers on a technical and interpersonal level. * Organize your team’s work: quarterly planning, agile sprint planning and ceremony facilitation, code and feature reviews, automated tests, deployment, and maintenance. * Partner with Product Managers to define strategic product roadmaps and priorities. * Participate in the design of the user experience and our graphical user interfaces. * Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications, ensuring high performance and scalability. * Foster a test automation culture by elevating the standards in unit and integration tests practice following automated test b
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