Software Development Manager

Summary

Join Vidyard's Core team as a Software Development Manager and lead a team of developers responsible for the core functionality of our video platform. Guide and support your team in delivering projects, fostering a collaborative culture, and partnering with other leaders to shape technical and product strategy. You will focus on enhancing Vidyard's core video platform, optimizing encoding, playback, and multi-platform integrations. This Canada-based role requires 2+ years of experience leading a development team and 5+ years in software development. Vidyard offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible hours, unlimited vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience leading a development team in a cross-functional environment
• 5+ years of functional experience in software development, SaaS experience considered a plus
• Proven track record of delivering great solutions to complex problems while balancing technical and product concerns
• Have effectively hired, onboarded, and managed a team of developers reporting to you
• You love mentoring and nurturing developers, helping them be the best they can be
• Experience fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging on a team, resulting in high levels of engagement and results
• Proven ability to follow through on your commitments, overcome blockers, navigate disagreements and take responsibility for your work and your team's work
• Enthusiasm and advocacy in technical conversations, and supporting your team as they explore tradeoffs and make technical decisions

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop an incredible team of hardworking and motivated developers with high expectations around individual ownership and impact
• Ensure the delivery of team projects and outcomes to drive forward business goals
• Develop a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Vidyard's values
• Partner with other leaders and the team to craft technical and product strategy
• Collaborate across disciplines and building customer empathy to make an outsized impact
• Level up our Engineering department and growing alongside your peers
• Refine your team’s charter and direction to maximize Vidyard’s growth
• Foster strong cross-functional business and technical decisions, with Product Managers and Designers
• Influence broad and impactful decisions for the product
• Share wins and celebrate success throughout the company
• Take chances, and learn from challenges or setbacks alongside your leader, peers and team

Preferred Qualifications

An interest in or working experience within video and/or Artificial Intelligence would be considered an asset

Benefits

• Work-life Integration: At Vidyard, we set the bar high, expecting excellence and dedication from every team member. In return, we empower you to integrate work and life seamlessly. Enjoy the freedom of flexible hours and unlimited vacation, paired with programs that support working from anywhere—even while traveling
• Competitive Pay & Benefits : Start day one with a competitive salary and comprehensive, flexible benefits tailored to support you (RRSP match and stock options included following completion of your probationary period)
• Wellness Your Way : Leverage flexible spending accounts to spend on what matters most
• Mental Health Support : Access to Inkblot, a digital mental health platform, plus $1,500 per person per year for mental health services
• Parental Leave Top-Up : Support when it matters most, with enhanced parental leave benefits
• Make an Impact: At Vidyard, we believe in creating positive change. Enjoy paid volunteer hours to support the causes you care about and join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to connect with colleagues, champion inclusion, and drive meaningful impact within Vidyard and the communities we serve
• Invest in Your Growth : Regular performance reviews, individual development plans and an annual allowance of $1,500, dedicated to your professional development and ongoing learning
• Your Perfect Workspace : Whether you prefer the comfort of your home, or the energy of our Kitchener, Ontario, collaboration space, you’ll have the flexibility to choose. While we default to remote-first, occasional in-person meetings and events are thoughtfully designed for connection and collaboration