Manager, Software Development

Manager, Software Development (Star Labs) Vidyard is looking for a Software Development Manager to join our Star Labs team, a pivotal force behind our cutting‑edge AI Video Agent, branded sharing pages, and other video functionalities at Vidyard. Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering, you will guide and support the team responsible for our critical Video Agent platform while maintaining excellent relationships and communicating effectively with all stakeholders. 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 located in Canada. What You’ll Work On Discovering new opportunities and delivering them to thousands of customers. 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. Collaborating across disciplines and building customer empathy to make an outsized impact. Developing a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Vidyard's values. Level up our Engineering department and grow alongside your peers. What We’re Looking For 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. Experience hiring, onboarding, and managing a team of developers reporting to you. A love of mentoring and nurturing developers, helping them be the best they can be. Experience fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging with high engagement. Follow-through on commitments, overcoming blockers, and taking responsibility for your work and your team's work. Comfortable in technical conversations and supporting your team as they explore tradeoffs and make decisions. Interest in or working experience within Artificial Intelligence is an asset. Our Tech Stack Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Vue.js, React, MySQL, and AWS. Will You Thrive at Vidyard? Put Customers First: You’re passionate about solving problems and delivering exceptional value. Embrace Innovation: You think creatively, challenge the status quo, and explore new ways to improve. Value Collaboration: You work effectively across teams and contribute to an inclusive environment. Act with Urgency: You are motivated, proactive, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Take Ownership: You own your work and deliver results that drive impact. Strive for Excellence: You maintain high standards and push yourself and teammates to do their best. Use AI Thoughtfully: You adopt AI tools to work smarter and scale results while respecting human judgment. Why You’ll Love Working at Vidyard Work‑life Integration: Flexible hours, unlimited vacation, and support for remote work. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary, RRSP match, stock options, and more. Wellness Your Way: Flexible spending accounts and mental health support. Parental Leave Top‑Up: Enhanced parental leave benefits. Make an Impact: Paid volunteer hours and employee resource groups. Invest in Your Growth: Regular reviews, development plans, and a learning allowance. Perfect Workspace: Choose home or Kitchener office with optional in‑person events. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr