Manager of Software Development leading a team at Promise Robotics startup. Focusing on modeling automation and platform services in the construction technology domain.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and grow a team of software engineers working on modeling automation, and platform services.
Own delivery for key modeling automation initiatives, balancing technical excellence, timelines, and business priorities.
Partner closely with Product Management to translate requirements into clear technical plans and roadmaps.
Guide architecture and design decisions for systems supporting BIM modelling, BIM data management, and related computational algorithms, and automated workflows.
Ensure engineering best practices across code quality, testing, documentation, and CI/CD.
Collaborate cross-functionally with robotics, production, platform, and construction teams to ensure solutions are production-ready.
Identify technical risks and drive continuous improvement in performance, scalability, and reliability.
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development of team members.
Requirements
10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including 4+ years in a people leadership or technical management role.
Bachelor/Graduate degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related technical fields
Strong background of writing clean code with object-oriented, statically typed language in the C-family (eg. C#)
Experience working with modeling systems, rule engines, computational design, or complex domain logic (BIM, CAD, GIS, or similar domains are a strong asset).
Extensive experience in Python and/or C# programming
Experience working with DevOps pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
Knowledge of Machine Learning, Data Mining or Artificial Intelligence algorithms
Organized, focused and persistent with the ability to work to the plan and meet delivery dates
Being an excellent problem solver and quick learner
Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing, inclusive teams.
Preferred:
Experience in construction technology, robotics, manufacturing, or automation-heavy environments.
Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit), digital twins, or model-based workflows.
Exposure to geometry processing, parametric modeling, or design automation.
Startup or scale-up experience.
hands-on experience building and deploying production applications powered by AI/LLM models
Benefits
Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.
Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.
Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.
Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.
Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!
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