Your role and responsibilities: As a Software Development Manager, you will employ a robust managerial toolbox to independently lead a software development team, typically supporting up to 10 direct reports. This is predominantly a people management and organizational role focused on cultivating execution excellence, team health, and strategic alignment. While a technical background is required to effectively guide engineering delivery, no quantum computing experience is required for this position. In addition to guiding your team toward the sustainable delivery of high-impact business outcomes while cultivating an environment of growth, psychological safety, and continuous learning, you will: • Manage a group of software developers, conducting regular one-on-ones, fostering career growth, and aligning development experiences with individual career goals. • Set clear quarterly and yearly targets, establish performance plans, and hold the team accountable to a high-standard of execution. • Partner with department heads to plan for headcount needs, and attract, hire, and onboard a diverse and talented team. • Run efficient Agile processes, optimizing operational cadences to maximize team velocity while minimizing unnecessary overhead. • Work with tech leads to scope out high-level roadmaps and build structured delivery plans quarter-to-quarter. • Collaborate with Product Owners to write comprehensive tickets and requirements, occasionally acting as Product Owner for internal technical projects. • Disseminate critical information, breaking down functional silos to keep the team aligned with broader company priorities and organizational goals. • Proactively identify new opportunities for the team to execute on initiatives that yield org- and company-wide business value. • Guide the team through complex technical decisions, resolve ambiguous problems, and eliminate root causes of operational friction. • Ensure timely execution of milestones, actively manage technical debt, and ensure product results do not come at the expense of long-term architectural health. Basic qualifications and experience: • 1-2 years of experience, either as a formal people manager or as a technical team lead. • Strong foundational knowledge equivalent to a senior individual contributor, including hands-on experience with Python and Git. • Deep familiarity with agile development workflows and leading full-stack projects with expertise in AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across cross-functional stakeholders, paired with strong natural empathy and conflict-resolution skills. • Comfort navigating fast-paced environments, acting as a calming influence during organizational pivots or shifting timelines. Preferred qualifications and experience: • 2-5 years of experience as a Software Development Manager. • Basic knowledge of physics and quantum computing. • Familiarity with the semiconductor industry. • Experience using Docker, Infrastructure as Code, and deploying to cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud. • Proficiency in leading projects and knowledge of NextJS, React, Python, GraphQL, Terraform and SQL. This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 150,000 - 190,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.