Manager, Software Development - Simulation

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Based in Montreal, Detroit, and Munich, 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 best practices.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team in all aspects of agile software development.
• Apply software design patterns and SOLID principles to create clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Work with TypeScript and C++, with additional exposure to Python where needed.
• Analyze and refactor existing code, improving architecture, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop simulation and physics-based applications.
• Work with physics engines and rendering engines as needed.
• Utilize linear algebra and other mathematical techniques as needed.

What You Bring to the Team

We look for skills, thinking, and experience that will help you succeed in this role — but we also know that several types of profiles can succeed. If what you read excites you and you think you’re a good fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.

You will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with game engines, physics simulation, or 3D graphics rendering.
• Experience in modernizing legacy codebases while maintaining system integrity.
• Automated testing is part of your daily routine as a developer.
• Familiarity with linear algebra and related mathematical concepts in physics and simulation.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of robotics software and their integration into software applications.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) methodology.
• Experience in embedded systems or real-time computing is a plus.

What We Offer

• Career Pathway: Real growth opportunities through personalized development plans, bi-annual reviews, and a mentorship program.
• Professional Development: Continuous training on performance management, inclusive leadership, building high-performing teams, and constructive feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Salary equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a women’s resource group offering mentorship, networking, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home some days.
• Community Engagement: Two paid days of volunteering per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Team Events: Year-round activities, including the annual kickoff, employee summit, quarterly 5-to-7s, and departmental events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full suite of group benefits for you and your family, starting on your first day.
• Parental Support: Financial support and resources to help employees transition into parenthood.

Interview Process

• Initial call
• Team meeting
• Homework assignment or case study
• Decision and offer

We are committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you need accommodations, please let us know — we will ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

The Vention Culture

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Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal, Detroit, and Munich, 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 best practices.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team in all aspects of agile software development.
• Apply software design patterns and SOLID principles to create clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Work with TypeScript and C++, with additional exposure to Python where needed.
• Analyze and refactor existing code, improving architecture, maintainability, and performance.