Senior Manager, Software Development (AI Video Agent)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Software Development (AI): Guiding a high-performing team building hirify.global's AI Video Agent and experimental products with an accent on technical coaching, architectural decisions, and AI-assisted development practices. Focus on shaping the engineering team's approach to evolving AI landscapes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and growing motivated developers.

Location: Remote, Canada. Candidates must be currently located and eligible to work in Canada. Occasional in-person meetings are possible in Kitchener, Ontario.

Salary: $165,000–$205,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading product company providing AI-powered video messaging, hosting, sales prospecting, and buyer engagement solutions for revenue teams.

What you will do

• Guide and coach a high-performing software development team focused on the AI Video Agent.
• Contribute to evolving engineering practices, including AI-assisted development.
• Stay informed about the AI landscape to guide architectural and tooling decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers on technical and product strategy.
• Foster team growth and development, ensuring individual ownership and impact.
• Ensure delivery of team projects and outcomes to achieve business goals.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience leading a development team in a cross-functional environment.
• 10+ years of functional experience in Software Development; SaaS experience is a plus.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI concepts relevant to SaaS product development (agents, LLMs, prompt design, model evaluation tradeoffs).
• Proven track record of delivering great solutions to complex problems while balancing technical and product concerns.
• Experience effectively hiring, onboarding, and managing a team of developers.
• Ability to invest in people's growth, provide direct feedback, and create development opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hours and unlimited vacation with programs supporting working from anywhere (within Canada).
• Competitive salary with comprehensive, flexible benefits (RRSP match, stock options after probation).
• Flexible spending accounts for wellness, plus $1,500 per person per year for mental health services.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid volunteer hours to support causes and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Annual allowance of $1,500 for professional development and ongoing learning.
• Flexible workspace choice (home or Kitchener, Ontario, collaboration space).