Software Development Manager - MaintainX

MaintainX is the leading AI-powered Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform built for the modern world. Our mission is to make the lives of blue-collar workers easier worldwide by providing intuitive, mobile-first software that helps teams keep the physical world running. MaintainX powers operational excellence for 12,000+ businesses including Duracell, Univar Solutions Inc., Titan America, McDonald's, Brenntag, Cintas, Xylem, and Shell.

We recently completed a $150 million Series D round, bringing our total funding to $254 million and valuing the company at $2.5 billion.

We’re redefining how maintenance and operations teams work—transforming maintenance from a cost center into a strategic lever for growth. MaintainX fuses enterprise strength with consumer simplicity, empowering organizations to boost reliability, performance, and efficiency.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to bring cutting-edge AI and machine learning into one of the most impactful industries on the planet. You won’t just be managing engineers—you’ll be helping transform how people operate machines, maintain equipment, and make real-world decisions.

We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to join our growing team and help us scale the next generation of MaintainX products. You’ll lead a talented group of developers, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure we ship products that customers love and rely on daily.

Join us in shaping the future of industrial operations—one work order, one asset, one team at a time.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of 5–6 product developers, driving delivery, quality, and innovation.
• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and Software Development Leaders to scope, plan, and deliver projects with a high bar for quality and reliability.
• Lead, mentor, and grow your developers—helping them build new skills, navigate challenges, and advance their careers.
• Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support the team in achieving goals.
• Champion software development excellence—ensuring strong CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and observability practices.
• Provide visibility into team impact, progress, and risks to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Recruiting and other Software Development Managers to hire, onboard, and scale a world-class engineering organization.
  
  

About You

• 4+ years of Software Development management experience with proven success leading software teams.
• Strong technical foundation in computer science fundamentals, system design, and modern web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in technical design, problem-solving, and project management (experience with Jira preferred).
• Passion for hiring, coaching, and developing diverse Software Development teams.
• Proficiency in CI/CD, automated testing, and reliability-focused development practices.
• Excellent communication skills—you can distill complex ideas and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) / RRSP enrollment program.
• Take what you need PTO.
• A Work Culture where:
• You’ll work alongside folks across the globe that reflect the MaintainX values: Smart Humble Optimists.
• We believe in meritocracy, where ideas and effort are publicly celebrated.

About us:

Our mission is to make the life of blue-collar workers easier worldwide by creating software that meets their needs and realities. Our product is truly life-changing for that 80% of the workforce who doesn’t work behind a desk and needs enterprise-grade software at their fingertips.

MaintainX is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.