Robot Motion Control Developer

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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.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be developing a real-time motion control stack with robot streaming interfaces, state machines, trajectory executors, and a high-performance gRPC API.
• Design, review, and document code implementations with a focus on maintainability, reliability, and extensibility.
• Contribute to the design and development process by defining the software architecture, requirements analysis, design specifications, test methodologies, and requirements traceability.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of experience developing software for real-time systems
• Real-time software concepts with understanding of deadline priorities, finite state machines, multi-threading, queues, and data logging.
• Experience programming in the Linux ecosystem: systemd, debian, docker, real-time scheduling, and the linux programming interface.
• Strong experience with C/C++, on embedded Linux systems. Experience with the CMake build system.
• Understanding of networking and communication protocols: TCP/IP stack, gRPC
• Understanding of motion control and associated algorithm implementations, including trajectory generation and execution, spline fitting, force control, etc.
• Proficient in writing requirements, building tests, and designing software components.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with all aspects of Vention’s software stack including simulation, front-end UI, and support for Physical AI applications.
• Experience with robot streaming integrations is an asset. For example, the Universal Robotics Client Library and Fanuc Stream Motion.

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: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
• Top-up and benefits for new parents: Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any point, please let us know — we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

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