If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE:

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community. We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration –before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

Notable companies such as The Walt Disney Company, BMW, Sony Pictures Imageworks, NFL, Turner, FOX, NBC and many more rely on our award-winning software solutions in their workflow pipelines.

Mission

Lead Maxon’s Data Science team, empowering data-driven decisions across departments.

What you will do:

• Directly lead the team responsible for data infrastructure, analysis, modelling, and visualization. Grow the team, both through internal development and external hiring.
• Define the vision for data science at Maxon. Spread a data-first mindset across multiple departments: engineering, product, marketing, sales, finance, etc. Participate in ensuring KPIs are set during planning and properly reviewed as follow-up to achieve business impact. Stay abreast of industry best practices and standards.
• Collaboratively work to define data science team objectives, roadmaps, identify risks with mitigation plans, and actively driving best solutions. Lead scoping, sprint planning and bug fixing to achieve reliable delivery within your teams.
• Develop processes for handling ad-hoc analysis requests while simultaneously making progress on longer term roadmap items. Make operational improvements as necessary to keep high levels of productivity at a sustainable pace.
• Set high technical standards, building trust in data quality. Ensure data processing pipeline is robust and scales according to needs.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years leading highly skilled data teams, and 6+ years total working in data science.
• A passion for engineering excellence and quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a Databricks and Azure environment preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas

BENEFITS:

We want you to feel comfortable with us - not just during working hours, but every second. Maxon provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect.

• Public transport ticket
• Lifeworks Perks
• Matching RRSP contribution
• Employee Assistance program
• Company lunch once a month
• Training budget
• Group Health insurance
• Bike sharing program

WHAT WE OFFER:

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Fill out the form or email us your resume/CV (.pdf). Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!