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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.

Software Development Manager (m/f/d)

Locations

Waterloo, ON, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada
Bad Homburg (Metropolitan Area Frankfurt), Germany

What you will do:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Development Manager to lead the Red Giant team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of software developers and QA Specialists. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality delivery of products on the Red Giant roadmap, meeting the needs of our diverse user base.

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of software developers and QA professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Product Roadmap Execution: Work closely with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features and enhancements on the Red Giant product roadmap
Product Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards
Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust QA processes and procedures to ensure the reliability, performance, and usability of Red Giant products
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and support to team members, assisting with problem-solving, code reviews, and architectural decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams within Maxon, including design, marketing, and customer support, to ensure alignment and synergy across all aspects of product development and delivery
Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback and coaching to team members to support their professional growth and development

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in software development, with a focus on leading teams and delivering high-quality products
Strong technical skills in software development methodologies, programming languages (e.g., C++, Python), and development tools (e.g., Git, JIRA)
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience in the VFX, motion graphics, or multimedia software industry is highly desirable
Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other industry-standard applications is a plus
Very good communications and English language skills

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? Fill out the form or email us your resume/CV (.pdf).
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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