• Location: This is a fully remote role open to candidates across Canada except Quebec. If youre located in the Vancouver BC Lower Mainland you can choose to work remotely on-site at our Surrey headquarters or in a hybrid arrangement.
• Compensation: Annual base salary: $162400 to $184800 CAD plus eligibility for a profit-sharing bonus.
  This salary range reflects our reasonable estimate for the role. Final compensation may vary based on your experience qualifications and other relevant factors.
• Additional Requirements: Employment is subject to successful completion of reference checks and a Canadian criminal background check.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format.

In your cover letter feel free to include:

• Why youre interested in joining Safe Software.
• How your background or potential aligns with the role even if you dont meet every requirement.

Senior Software Development Manager QA/Engine

As a Senior Software Development Manager QA/Engine you will lead one or more development teams working on core product features and enhancements. Youll work closely with Product Management UX and other technical stakeholders to align on priorities guide technical execution and support successful high-quality delivery.

You will provide mentorship coaching and growth opportunities for developers and team leads helping to build both individual and collective capabilities. Youll also be responsible for team planning hiring onboarding and performance feedback.

This is a people-focused leadership role for someone who enjoys developing others enabling effective delivery and shaping long-term team culture. Youll influence practices across the department while helping teams thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Even if you dont meet every listed qualification we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity leadership through empathy and a willingness to grow.

About The Team

Our development teams work across Safe Softwares core product offerings helping customers solve complex data integration challenges around the world. We emphasize collaboration technical excellence and continuous learning.

As part of our leadership group youll join a community of managers and senior technical contributors working together to improve how we build software and support each other. We are a remote-friendly organization with team members across Canada and were committed to building an inclusive high-trust workplace where everyone can thrive.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Development Manager QA/Engine you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching for developers senior developers and team leads.
• Guide your team in delivering high-quality high-impact software aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with Product UX and technical stakeholders to define priorities and delivery plans.
• Support your teams growth through regular feedback career development and learning opportunities.
• Oversee technical execution manage flow and proactively surface and address risks.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture built on shared ownership and trust.
• Lead team hiring onboarding and performance feedback practices.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and cross-functional improvements.

Qualifications Skills and Competencies

At Safe Software we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. While not all candidates will have everything listed the most successful candidates will bring many of the following:

What Were Looking For:

• 9 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in a people leadership role (e.g. Software Development Manager Team Lead).
• Strong understanding of software delivery practices system architecture and agile development.
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members including senior technical staff.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product UX and other stakeholders.
• Effective communication collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance team advocacy with organizational priorities.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Safe Softwares core technology areas or similar technical domains.

• Experience leading distributed or remote-first teams.

• Involvement in DEI or team culture initiatives.

• Experience with hiring and growing high-performing development teams.

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software youre also choosing

• Meaningful Work:Make a profound impact across our business workplace and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment:Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Social Responsibility:Become part of a team that findsmeaningful ways to give back. Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Learning & Career Development:We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• Flexible Working Hours:Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want and how you want to.
• Work-Life Balance:Theres no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
• Health & Wellness:Extended health dental health or lifestyle spending and counseling benefits from day 1. Thats right no waiting period.
• Family is important:We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
• Shared Success:Share in Safes success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• An Accessible Commute:Regardless of your commute method were located close to public transit and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

About Safe Software

Safe Software transforms organizations with FME the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data anywhere at any velocity. With over 30 years of expertise and 25000 enterprise customers across 125 countries we simplify your data journey wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993 Safe isheadquartered in Surrey BCwith over 200 team members and counting. Were always looking for talented individuals withdiverse backgroundswho are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race gender identity or expression sexual orientation age ability disability national or ethnic origin political belief religion or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact.