At Maxon

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community. We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration – before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

Director Software Engineering (m/f/d)

Locations

Waterloo, ON, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada

What you will do:

As the Director of Software Engineering, you will lead Maxon’s talented engineering teams, driving the development of innovative software solutions tailored to the needs of our global creative community. You will play a key role in shaping technical strategies, cultivating innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of robust, high-performance products. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of digital content creation.

Support, invest in and develop incredible teams of talented and motivated engineering managers, setting clear expectations via practices such as 1:1s, goal setting, and constant feedback
Attract, develop and retain top talent
Provide strategic updates and recommendations to top management, aligned with organizational goals
Closely align with Product Management and Product Design to successfully execute the product vision
Create growth opportunities for team members while addressing skill gaps through mentoring and performance management. Coach, resolve conflicts and take corrective action when necessary
Cultivate a high-performing, positive work environment founded on transparency, accountability and trust

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Professional experience in the area of Computer Graphics or Media & Entertainment (mandatory)
Proven track record in leadership roles, with five to seven years of experience managing software engineering teams
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and grow team members while fostering collaboration and innovation
Fluent in business English, with excellent communication skills
A strongly pro-active mindset
Passion for managing people, improving their work environment and building effective teams
Strong prioritization skills and proven track record to deliver projects on time and with quality
Deep working knowledge in the area of 3D content creation or video processing or mobile platforms

What we offer:

You will be offered permanent employment, full-time, at our office listed above. You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Click ‘’Apply’’ to send us your application.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Maxon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Maxon is packed with brilliant, passionate people.

We encourage challenge and motivate each other to be curious learners and drive innovation. We know how to get things done, but we also know how to have fun. Maxon is famous for its fun, inclusive and unique community building events. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

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