Senior Software Engineer - Work from home

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 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.
As a Senior Software Developer at Vention…
Reporting to the Machine Apps Team Lead, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and evolution of Vention’s machine applications. You will own complex features and systems end-to-end, from design through deployment and production support, with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and real-world performance.
You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver robust applications that power robotic systems in production environments.
Design, implement, and maintain core features across our machine apps stack, including systems such as the Rapid Series Palletizer and Rapid Series Sanding.
Own systems end-to-end: from initial design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and ongoing production support.
Contribute to architectural decisions: balancing speed of delivery with long-term maintainability and system reliability.
Debug and resolve complex issues in production environments, with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
Improve and refactor existing codebases, reducing technical debt and increasing system clarity, testability, and performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions.
Contribute to development processes and tooling to improve team efficiency, code quality, and release confidence.
Support and mentor other developers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

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. 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong experience building and shipping production systems
• Solid backend development experience (Python or similar), with working knowledge of frontend development (React or similar)
• Strong understanding of software design principles and tradeoffs
• Experience writing automated tests as part of the development process
• Bias toward ownership, delivery, and continuous improvement

Experience with industrial systems, robotics, or hardware-integrated software
Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
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.
Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
Community engagement: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.
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”
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention
Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.
Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.