Senior Software Engineer - Robotics

As a Senior Software Engineer - Robotics at Vention…

you will be part of the Applications team, responsible for designing, building and testing robotics solutions which leverage Vention’s hardware, automation and software ecosystem as well as our partners. You will work hands-on with robots on a daily basis, and with multiple leading robot brands such as FANUC and Universal Robots. You will work closely with Automation Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers and Robotics Engineers from Vention’s core product teams.

The Robotics Engineer is called to work in various phases of a product, from early-stage
prototyping with a marketing intent, to late-stage development for client and product milestones.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, test and characterize robotic solutions leveraging Vention’s ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain software features for Vention's key Palletizer applications using Python and React, ensuring high reliability for industrial use.
• Support the software engineering team in shaping the system architecture and design patterns for complex robotic applications.
• Work hands-on with robots of multiple brands on a daily basis.
• Mentor a team of passionate younger automation and robotics engineers with your technical expertise.
• Inform the “core product” roadmap by creating prototype and early-version components alongside the Mechanical Hardware and Automation Hardware teams to broaden the scope of Vention’s productized Applications and overall product offering.
• Work on current existing Vention’s Machine Apps future releases for continuous improvement and to increase their feature set.
• Work on every step of a robotic product development, from prototyping to development and from full release process to post-release client support.

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:

• Hands-on experience deploying automated or robotic solutions.
• Expertise in developing robotics solutions with major robot brands including Universal Robots, Doosan, Fanuc, Motoman (Yaskawa), ABB, or KUKA.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend logic and ideally React for frontend application development.
• Experience taking ownership of complex software features and contributing to architectural decisions.
• University degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, Robot Technology or related industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of on-the-job experience.
• Experience with control algorithms.
• Project experience in industrial computer vision is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (ex: Modbus/TCP, Modbus/RTU, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent understanding of machine safety and standards (ISO
  13849-1/2, CAN/CSA Z434, CAN/CSA Z432 and similar).

‍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…