Senior Software Developer

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Company Description

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.

What You’ll Do

• Perform practical full stack web development (TypeScript): implement the necessary backend engine to interact with Vention's existing technology stack, as well as our graphical user interfaces that allow customers to interact with their industrial machines without having to code.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all developed models and associated code.
• Design and lead critical technical projects and initiatives, across teams and departments.
• Work closely with leadership: software team leads, product managers, etc.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience building and shipping production systems
• Solid backend development experience (Python or similar), with working knowledge of frontend development (React or similar)
• Proven ability to debug and resolve issues in complex, real-world systems
• Experience working with and improving legacy codebases
• Strong understanding of software design principles and tradeoffs
• Experience writing automated tests as part of the development process
• Comfortable working in an environment with real-world constraints (hardware, edge systems, or similar is a plus)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Bias toward ownership, delivery, and continuous improvement

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial systems, robotics, or hardware-integrated software
• Experience working on mission-critical or high-reliability systems
• Experience contributing to system design or architecture at a team level

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about
• Team events: Activities throughout the year, 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 to parenthood.

Interview Process

• Initial call
• Team meeting
• Case study or home exercise
• 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.

Vention Culture

Vention is a stimulating environment for ambitious people. Think our culture inspires you? Check out our full culture guide here.

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