Senior Manager, Software Development (Nova) at Vidyard

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

205000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development Leadership, AI Concepts, LLMs, Prompt Design, Model Evaluation, SaaS Product Development, Technical Coaching, Team Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Strategy, Product Strategy, Ruby On Rails, Node.js, Vue.js, React, AWS

Industry

Online Audio and Video Media

Description

Vidyard is the leading provider of AI-powered video messaging, video hosting, sales prospecting, and buyer engagement solutions for modern revenue teams. Trusted by over 100,000 companies, Vidyard empowers go-to-market teams to connect with buyers in more personal, impactful ways at scale. From prospecting to post-sale, Vidyard helps businesses accelerate deal cycles, increase close rates, and humanize digital communication. With best-in-class AI-generated video tools, real-time engagement analytics, and AI-powered video workflows, Vidyard is redefining how companies grow revenue through video. ABOUT THE ROLE Vidyard is looking for a Senior Manager, Software Development to join our Nova team - the team behind our AI Video Agent and Vidyard's most experimental product bets. Reporting directly to our CTO, you'll guide a high-performing team building one of our most critical and fast-moving platforms, while contributing to how great engineering gets done across Vidyard. Through your technical coaching and guidance, you will create a supportive and challenging environment for your team to thrive, and participate in broader initiatives to help level up our engineering team as a whole. This position is available to candidates who are currently located and eligible to work in Canada. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Nova Team is composed of 5 developers, a Designer, a Staff Product Manager, and a Staff Software Developer. We are dedicated to creating and enhancing Vidyard’s Video Agent feature, continually improving and expanding its functionality. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Play an active role in evolving how our Engineering team works including helping the department build fluency in AI-assisted development practices so teams ship faster, experiment smarter, and stay ahead of how the craft is changing. * Stay close to the evolving AI landscape so your team makes informed decisions on architecture, tooling, and experimentation — and bring that context into how Nova builds * Help shape AI-assisted development practices across Engineering, modeling curiosity and responsible use so teams ship faster and the broader department stays ahead of how the craft is changing * Refining your team’s charter and direction to maximize Vidyard’s growth. * Fostering strong cross-functional business and technical decisions, with Product Managers and Designers, influencing broad and impactful decisions. * Growing and developing an incredible team of hardworking and motivated developers with high expectations around individual ownership and impact. * Ensuring the delivery of team projects and outcomes to drive forward business goals. * Partnering with other leaders and the team to craft technical and product strategy. * Developing a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Vidyard's values. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5-7 years experience leading a development team in a cross-functional environment * 10+ years of functional experience in Software Development, SaaS experience considered a plus. * Hands-on familiarity with AI concepts relevant to SaaS product development (agents, LLMs, prompt design, model evaluation tradeoffs) to engage substantively with your team's technical decisions and ask the right questions * 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 invest in your people's growth with the same rigor you apply to technical problems — setting high expectations, giving direct feedback, and creating real development opportunities * You build team environments where people do their best work — psychologically safe enough to take risks, accountable enough to deliver * You follow through on your commitments, overcome blockers, navigate disagreements and take responsibility for your work and your team's work. * You are comfortable in technical conversations, and supporting your team as they explore tradeoffs and make technical decisions. * You connect engineering decisions to customer and business outcomes — your team knows why the work matters, not just what they're building OUR TECH STACK * Managers at Vidyard come from technical backgrounds but may be unfamiliar with the technologies our teams use daily. * We primarily use Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Vue.js, React, MySQL and AWS. Experience with some of these is a plus, experience with all of them is not necessary. OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR & TRANSPARENT HIRING 🤝 We believe the hiring process should be clear, respectful, and equitable for every candidate. The salary range for this role is: $165k - $185k - $205k CAD. The salary range is designed to capture the full journey from developing skills to excelling in the role. Most new hires join close to the midpoint, which aligns with being fully capable in the position. * Compensation: At Vidyard, we’re committed to fair and transparent pay that reflects both where you are today and where you can grow. Our compensation is guided by market data and structured salary bands that consider skills, experience, performance, and internal equity to ensure fairness and competitiveness across all roles. * AI in Hiring: AI-enabled tools are used to assist in reviewing applications and documenting evaluations. These tools help us work smarter, but all final hiring decisions are made by people who take the time to consider your unique strengths and experience. This is the same reason why we ask that you refrain from using AI Interview assistants during your interview process. Accessibility for All: We’re committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@vidyard.com. WILL YOU THRIVE AT VIDYARD? At Vidyard, success comes from individuals who align with our core values [https://www.vidyard.com/careers/#positions], embrace challenges, and contribute to our high-performing, customer-obsessed culture. You’ll thrive here if you: * Put Customers First: You’re passionate about solving problems, delivering exceptional value, and ensuring our customers succeed with our products. * Embrace Innovation: You think creatively, challenge the status quo, and continuously explore new ways to improve and grow—both personally and professionally—including how you leverage AI and emerging technologies in your work. * Value Collaboration: You work effectively across teams, listen actively, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment (see our statement of dedication to DEIB here [https://www.vidyard.com/deib/]). * Act with Urgency: You’re motivated, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly and change is expected. * Take Ownership: You own your work, take responsibility for outcomes, and are proud of delivering results that drive impact. * Strive for Excellence: You maintain high standards, are goal-oriented, and continuously push yourself and your teammates to do their best. * Use AI Thoughtfully: You’re curious and proactive about adopting AI tools to work smarter, increase impact, and scale results—while understanding the importance of human judgment, ethics, and continuous learning. At Vidyard, we celebrate the intersection of creativity, ambition, AI-driven innovation, and meaningful impact. If you’re ready to contribute to our mission of transforming communication—and thrive in a workplace that champions experimentation, smart automation, and customer obsession—Vidyard is the place for you. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT VIDYARD At Vidyard, we’re passionate about creating an environment where you can succeed—both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to: * 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. Come join a team where your best life meets your best work! Vidyard is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify us at recruitment@vidyard.com. Unsolicited resumes from Agencies will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

The manager will guide a high-performing team building the AI Video Agent and experimental products, actively participating in evolving engineering practices, especially around AI-assisted development. They will also focus on refining the team's charter, fostering cross-functional decisions, and growing/developing the development team.