Senior Front-End Software Developer - MachineBuilder

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 Senior Front-End Software Developer at Vention…

You’ll play a key role on the Machine Builder team, shaping the next generation of Vention’s CAD engine and user-experience tools. Working closely with product managers, designers, internal users and cross-functional engineering teams, you’ll build reliable and high-performance front-end solutions that scale as our business grows.

Your technical leadership will influence the long-term direction of the MachineBuilder platform, enabling our users to design and prototype custom machines with confidence and speed.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build tools that lower the barrier for users to design machine solutions for their manufacturing floors.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features: write clean code, design testing strategies, deliver under deadlines, and maintain high-tenure quality.
• Support and mentor team members, elevating engineering standards and driving excellence in front-end craftsmanship.
• Analyze and refactor legacy code, improving architecture, performance and maintainability of MachineBuilder’s codebase.
• Provide clear APIs and interfaces for other teams (e.g., Simulation, MachineLogic) and support internal product-engineering partnerships.
• Utilize linear algebra and 3D tools to support model manipulation, snapping, selection, layering and real-time performance.
• Collaborate with Design, Product and Engineering teams to prioritize new features and drive innovation in user experience.

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:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar front-end development role.
• Proficiency in React and TypeScript, with enterprise-level experience.
• A track record of applying engineering and high performance practices to existing codebases.
• Strong experience writing automated tests and maintaining high standards of code quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to share updates, blockers and technical vision clearly.
• A curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to something meaningful.
• An user first mindset with a keen eye for good UX/UI principles honed by years of working with user-facing products.
• A humble attitude with a willingness to receive feedback as you are not afraid of not being the expert in the room.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with backend.
• Knowledge of linear algebra.
• Experience with 3D technologies (Three.js, WebGL).
• Experience with GraphQL and CAD tools.

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.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home assignment
• Onsite meeting and take-home review
• 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

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