Job Description

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada's best workplaces, is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. At LMI our staff work passionately towards the common goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators. Our customers rely on our cost-effective 3D sensor technologies that deliver the best results in even the most challenging 3D inline inspection applications.
The Opportunity: Lead, Innovate, and Elevate
This isn't just another management role; it's a pivotal technical leadership opportunity. We are seeking a Software Development Manager, Computer Vision to lead, mentor, and empower a world-class team of engineers.
You won't just be managing projects; you'll be the technical expert guiding your team as they solve some of the toughest 3D Vision challenges in the industry. This includes developing high-performance, cost-effective 3D sensor solutions for applications ranging from leading consumer electronics assembly, to complex metrology problems in automotive manufacturing, and many other critical inline inspection applications.
In this role, you will be the technical and operational pillar for your team, taking full ownership of project execution, architectural excellence, and team development. Your success will be measured by the technical growth of your team, the quality of your software, and your ability to see the future vision while navigating challenging problems.
Your Role & Impact
Reporting to the Senior Vision Software Manager, you will be a critical leader within our Apps/Tech division. This is a high-impact role focused on technical excellence, team development, and project execution.

• Lead, Mentor & Grow: You will guide, empower, and develop a talented team of Vision Software Engineers. You will manage performance, champion career development, and foster a culture of high performance, innovation, and psychological safety.
• Guide Technical & Architectural Excellence: Lead architectural and design discussions to build scalable, reliable, and high-performance 3D vision software. You will provide the technical oversight and mentorship needed to elevate the team's output, leveraging your deep knowledge of C++, Python, and machine vision.
• Deliver with Excellence: Own your team's project roadmap from concept to delivery. You will manage timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies to ensure predictable, high-quality results using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Champion Best Practices: Uphold and iterate on our software development best practices, including rigorous code reviews, modern CI/CD processes, and continuous improvement initiative

What You Bring to the Team
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about technology, but even more passionate about people.
Core Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with deep expertise in computer vision, image processing, and/or machine learning.
• 3+ years of formal experience leading, mentoring, and managing a technical software team.
• Direct experience in 2D or 3D metrology and industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong technical fluency in C++ and/or Python and a deep understanding of computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV).
• Demonstrable experience in project management and hands-on leadership within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• A highly collaborative mindset with exceptional communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical teams, peer managers, and senior leadership.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience managing distributed or hybrid teams.
• A valid passport and the willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: CAD $132,000 - CAD $180,000
• Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
• Financial Perks: A competitive Profit Sharing Program, a Group Retirement Savings Plan, and a monthly internet allowance depending on the location.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and generous paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews and Lunch & Learns.
• Enjoy free healthy snacks and drinks, team-building budgets, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness challenges.
• This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates.
• Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position.

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