[Remote] Manager, Software Development at Vidyard

Canada

Vidyard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Biotechnology, AI, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience leading a development team in a cross-functional environment and 5 years of functional experience in software development, with SaaS experience being a plus. Proven ability to hire, onboard, and manage a team of developers is essential, as is a passion for mentoring and nurturing developers. Experience fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging is required, along with a track record of following through on commitments and taking responsibility. Comfort in technical conversations and supporting team technical decisions is necessary. An interest in or working experience within Artificial Intelligence is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

The Software Development Manager will guide and support the team responsible for the Video Agent platform, fostering strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders. They will create a supportive and challenging environment for the team through technical coaching and guidance, and participate in broader initiatives to level up the engineering team. Responsibilities include discovering new opportunities, refining the team's charter and direction, fostering strong cross-functional decisions with Product Managers and Designers, and growing and developing the team of developers. The manager will ensure the delivery of team projects and outcomes, partner with other leaders to craft technical and product strategy, and collaborate across disciplines to build customer empathy. Developing a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Vidyard's values and leveling up the Engineering department are also key responsibilities.

Skills

Software Development Management
AI
Video Messaging
Team Leadership
Technical Coaching
Agile Methodologies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Product Development

Vidyard

Online video platform for business communication

About Vidyard

Vidyard provides an online video platform tailored for businesses to create, host, and share videos aimed at enhancing marketing, sales, corporate communications, and customer support. The platform includes tools for recording and managing videos efficiently, with features for secure sharing such as passcodes and Single Sign-On (SSO). This allows companies to safely distribute video content both internally and externally. Vidyard caters to a diverse range of clients, including marketing teams and sales professionals, helping them to connect with customers and close deals more effectively through video. The company operates on a subscription model, offering various features that can be customized to meet specific client needs, while also providing free tools to attract new users. Vidyard's goal is to improve business communication strategies through video, ultimately driving higher engagement and better results.

Kitchener, CanadaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$73.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
Health & wellness subsidies
Continuing education subsidies
Health, dental, & vision coverage
Health/lifestyle spending accounts
Unlimited vacation
ESOP
Paid volunteer opportunities

Risks

Emerging AI-driven video platforms like Synthesia pose competitive threats to Vidyard.
Privacy concerns with AI avatars may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
Dependence on external funding could pose financial risks if future funding is scarce.

Differentiation

Vidyard offers industry-first hyper-realistic AI Avatars for personalized video communication.
The platform provides secure video sharing with features like passcodes and IP whitelisting.
Vidyard integrates AI to automate personalized prospecting, enhancing sales and marketing efficiency.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized video content boosts Vidyard's AI Avatar adoption.
Remote work trends expand Vidyard's market for video communication tools.
AI integration in video platforms positions Vidyard as a market differentiator.

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