Embedded Software Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, 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.

Job Description

As a Embedded Software Manager at Vention…

You’ll lead a team of firmware and embedded software engineers in designing and deploying both edge and cloud-based systems that interface with factory-floor machines and our automation platform. You’ll guide technical decisions, manage development workflows, and collaborate across product, applications, and production functions to ensure our firmware supports Vention’s ecosystem with robustness, performance, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach a team of firmware and embedded software developers, guiding their technical and interpersonal growth.
• Work hands-on with technologies such as C++, Python, Real-Time Linux, Docker, ARM-based systems, and robotics.
• Architect and evolve Vention’s firmware stack for multiple deployment environments (edge, cloud), ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with robotics manufacturers and hardware suppliers (Fanuc, Universal Robots, Doosan, etc.) as part of product integration efforts.
• Organize team workflows, including quarterly planning, sprint estimations, and code reviews.
• Own full product ownership for a major component of our automation platform, ensuring quality and delivery across firmware, embedded software, and hardware interaction.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

You’ll bring :

Additional Information

What We Offer

What to Expect in Your Interview

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 :

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

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.