Senior Software Developer - Ai Applications

Job Description

This is a role on the MachineCode team, reporting directly to the MachineCode Team Lead. The MachineCode team owns Vention's application authoring platform. We develop the cloud-first authoring experience along with the set of SDKs, developer tools, and deployed software services that make application development possible on the Vention Platform. Our software is the foundation that internal teams and customers use to develop, deploy, and run automation applications on real factory floors.

At Vention, we are developing vision systems that enable the execution of unstructured robotics tasks in industrial environments. In this role, you will be working alongside the Physical AI R&D team to convert new research and technology into production-grade software services and SDKs that allow for the development and rapid customization of robotics and vision systems in real industrial settings.

You will be expected to work across the entire stack, from building visual interfaces to developing and deploying software services on our proprietary MachineMotion Controllers. We work on dynamic problems in dynamic times. The exact shape of this role will not be static; we are looking for someone that is excited about working on difficult engineering problems in a variety of contexts.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain SDKs and UI libraries used by internal teams to develop robotics and vision projects for customers.
• Develop visual interfaces for authoring and operating robotics applications, primarily in React.
• Build robotics applications that perform a variety of unstructured tasks in industrial environments.
• Develop and deploy software services on Vention's MachineMotion Controllers, in both Typescript (Node.js) and Python.
• Work directly with robots, cameras, and other hardware to validate behavior end-to-end.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for the software we ship.
• Write integration and end-to-end tests to ensure our software behaves correctly on real hardware.
• Collaborate closely with the Physical AI R&D team to productize new research, and support the commissioning team that consumes our software in customer deployments.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python.
• Experience building web applications and UIs with React, and server-side applications with Node.js.
• Curiosity, intelligence, and genuine excitement about solving difficult engineering problems.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, and a desire to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where the scope of the role will evolve over time

Nice to Have

• Experience working with robotics, hardware, cameras, or vision systems.
• Familiarity with foundational computer vision models and how to deploy them in production.
• Experience with firmware services, IoT, or embedded software.
• Experience designing and publishing SDKs or developer tools consumed by other engineering teams.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment of software to physical devices.

Additional Information

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.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• 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 stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

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