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

This is an on site role based in our Lachine office

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer  to help design and implement cutting-edge automation solutions. In this role, you'll create intuitive front-end interfaces, develop robust back-end functionalities, and design control systems for robotic applications. You'll play a key part in enhancing automation workflows, providing client support, and ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software. More specifically, you will: ​​​​​​

• Create intuitive and user-friendly front-end interfaces that enable operators to efficiently control and monitor robotic and automated cell applications.
• Develop back-end functionalities using Python to support automation workflows, ensuring seamless integration between user interfaces, robotic systems, and the underlying hardware.
• Design and implement code to control gantries, conveyors, grippers, sensors, and other devices, coordinating their operation with the robots for smooth and synchronized performance.
• Continuously improve control programs to enhance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of automation cells while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Provide actionable feedback to the relevant teams (Product, Applications, Sales, Marketing) to ensure that lessons learned from the delivery process are effectively addressed, preventing similar issues in future projects.
• Provide post-comissioning client support. 
• Create and refine the documentation related to the Delivery process, to ultimately hand off the execution to different teams
• Support the pre-sale process with testing and product expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment
• Advanced experience with Javascript and React. Python is an asset 
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive problem solver, capable of identifying/reporting issues and generating solutions
• Attention to detail in the context of customer satisfaction
• Able to travel no more than 25% of the time, between Canada and United States
• Ability to split time 75% Lachine office and 25% St Henri office 

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled 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
• Technical Interview
• Take Home Exercise
• Final Interview and Meet the Team 
• 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.