Company Description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Job Description

As a Senior Software Developer in the Machine Builder team you will play a key role shaping the next generation of Vention’s CAD engine, MachineBuilder, that allows users to design, test and prototype custom machines. You will work closely with product managers, design experts, internal users, and other teams (Simulation, MachineLogic, etc) to build reliable and performant user experiences that scale as our business grows.

We are looking for a team-player who has a passion for working on complex problems in a start-up environment that’s moving from early stage chaos into rapid thoughtful growth, where craftsmanship, performance, and maintainability matters. You’ll help drive technical decisions that will influence and shape the long-term direction of MachineBuilder and Vention’s engineering.

What you'll do:

• Help design tools that lower the barrier for users to design machine solutions for their manufacturing floor
• Lead features, taking on end-to-end ownership: writing clear code, shipping under deadlines, and being responsible for maintenance and long tenured quality
• Support and mentor team members, up-lifting the whole team to follow great engineering standards
• Analyze and refactor legacy code, improving the design & architecture of Machine Builder’s code base
• Use linear algebra to allow part models to be manipulated and interacted while maintaining high performance
• Create and improve 3D tools to facilitate design creation such as snapping, selection, layering, etc
• Work together with Product, Design and other engineering teams to prioritize next features that will delight our users
• Contribute to improving the user interface (tools, manipulators, collaboration features etc.) assisting in the assembly of Vention machines

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. software, engineering, math)
• Experience in a modern frontend framework: React, Angular, Vue. With a preference for React
• Proficiency in Typescript, with a preference with enterprise experience
• Knowledge of good engineering practices (Design patterns)
• Knowledge of performance practices and impacts (Algorithm complexity, Big O notation)
• Experience in modernizing legacy codebases while maintaining system integrity
• Great written and verbal communication to share updates, blockers and write great technical documentation sharing your vision

Nice to Have:

• Linear Algebra knowledge
• 3D technologies (ThreeJS, WebGL)
• GraphQL experience
• General knowledge about CAD
• User facing products experience

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled and ready for your day.
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best.
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Team interview
• Decision & Offer

‍Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion.

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.