As a Software Development Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects within your team. You’ll collaborate with Product, UX, and other stakeholders to prioritize work, help shape technical priorities, and ensure smooth delivery.

You’ll also support the growth and well-being of team members through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities. Your leadership will help the team navigate challenges, align with product goals, and continuously improve their practices and performance.

This is a people-first leadership role for someone who is passionate about developing talent, supporting delivery, and fostering collaboration. You’ll also serve as a bridge between your team and the broader organization, helping align business needs with technical implementation.

This is a hybrid role based out of Safe Software's Surrey, BC headquarters. We have an immediate opening and are excited to find the right candidate to join our team.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we value your unique experiences and perspectives.

About The Team

As part of the FME Form product group, you’ll join a group of collaborative development teams composed of tech leaders, developers, quality analysts, and student interns who work together as a team and alongside product managers and user experience designers, on complex technical projects that provide direct value to our users. In this role, you’ll report to our Director, Software Development and work closely with them to support the team and its priorities.

As a part of this close-knit and diverse team, you will work together with internal stakeholders to maintain and extend our flagship FME Form products that delight customers and empower them to author dataflows that can be shared, reused, and integrated with the FME Platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Software Development Manager, FME Form, you will:

Lead a team of developers through coaching, feedback, and professional development, in close collaboration with your Director.
Manage people responsibilities for your direct reports, including performance conversations, calibration, and other HR processes.
Collaborate with Product, UX, and technical stakeholders to define and prioritize work.
Act as product owner and project manager for your team, partnering with Product Managers, designers, your Director, and tech leaders to manage the backlog, prioritize features and internal improvements, and see planned work through from kickoff to delivery.
Oversee technical delivery, helping manage project flow and addressing risks early.
Support architecture, product, and design discussions with QA, Customer Support, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and inclusion of team voices.
Build a positive, inclusive team culture centred on collaboration and shared ownership.
Guide hiring, onboarding, and team growth with a focus on skill development and values alignment.
Champion continuous improvement and openness to change in tools, development processes, practices, and communication, including AI-enabled ways of working.
Act as a liaison between your team and other parts of the organization, advocating for both team and business needs.

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 We’re Looking For:

7+ years in software development, including 3+ years leading software teams as a people manager, team lead, or similar role. Direct people management experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile development practices.
Working knowledge of software development in any language (e.g., C++, Python, Java), enough to understand the scope and design of your team’s work. Hands-on coding is not expected.
Product owner, scrum master, or project management experience, including backlog management and feature prioritization using Jira or equivalent project management software.
Openness to and support for adopting AI tools within a development team.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on empathy, honesty, and clarity.
Demonstrated ability to support team health and build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Ability to balance technical direction with team and business priorities.
An open, adaptable mindset toward change, with a willingness to listen to multiple perspectives.
Confidence to establish credibility with experienced senior engineers, setting clear boundaries while remaining collaborative.

Nice to Have:

Experience with C++ software development.
Familiarity with Safe Software’s platform or similar technical domains.
Involvement in mentoring, DEI, or culture-building initiatives.
Knowledge of hiring practices, onboarding, and team-building techniques.
Experience with AI Coding Agents (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re 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 finds meaningful 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: There's 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. That’s 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 Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re 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 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 300 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who 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 [email protected].

Notice Regarding Use of Automated Tools in Hiring

At Safe Software, we use automated tools to help us process applications and identify qualified candidates. These tools may assist in screening resumes and summarizing interview content based on the information you provide. This helps our team review applications efficiently while ensuring every candidate is considered based on the requirements of the role.

Please be assured that the final hiring decision is always made by a member of our team. For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our policy. If you have questions about this process, please contact us at [email protected].

About the company

Safe Software builds FME, a data integration platform that acts as a universal translator for spatial data. It enables converting and integrating hundreds of formats without writing code. FME uses a visual workflow and connectors (format readers/writers) to transform data, validate it, and move it between systems. The company distinguishes itself by its long-time focus on geospatial data interoperability, broad format support, and a no-code approach that lets users design data pipelines without programming. It aims to help organizations share and combine geographic information across formats to support informed decisions and efficient data workflows.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Surrey, Canada

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

September 2026 hiring targets lift headcount above 400 after revenue passed $100 million.
June 2026 CFO and EMEA VP hires signal serious international scaling.
London 2027 Peak conference broadens community reach and drives partner-led pipeline.

What critics are saying

Autodesk, Esri, and Fivetran keep squeezing integration and geospatial workflows in 2026.
Hiring 60-plus fast in 2026 risks service quality and culture erosion.
FME’s niche becomes existential if AI-native platforms replace manual data-prep middleware.

What makes Safe Software unique

FME supports thousands of systems and 800-plus transformers, with deep spatial-data coverage.
Thirty-plus years profitable, founder-led execution built 20,000-customer trust without venture pressure.
JMI’s 2024 minority investment preserved control while funding disciplined expansion.

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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
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TechTalent

Sep 2nd, 2026

Safe Software launches hiring push as AI data demand grows.

Safe Software launches hiring push as AI data demand grows. Surrey-based Safe Software is embarking on a significant hiring push, with plans to add more than 60 employees across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom before the end of 2026. The expansion will increase the FME creator's global workforce by more than 15 percent, taking its total headcount beyond 400 employees. The recruitment drive follows a year in which Safe Software surpassed $100 million in annual revenue. The company says revenue grew nearly 20 percent year-over-year, putting it ahead of schedule in its pursuit of a $250-million revenue target by 2028. Safe Software also expanded its employee base by more than 20 percent during the same period. "Almost every organization we speak to is trying to get its data ready for AI," said co-founder and chief executive officer Don Murray. Murray said companies are discovering that the underlying data - not necessarily the AI model - is often the most difficult part of an artificial intelligence initiative. Safe Software's FME platform helps organizations integrate, transform, and prepare data from different systems and formats for enterprise applications, including AI. Approximately two-thirds of the planned hires will be in revenue-facing positions across the three markets. These roles will span sales leadership, revenue operations, enablement, marketing, customer support, and related functions. Safe Software is also expanding its product, engineering, and operational teams. The company expects to recruit talent in AI enablement, test engineering, DevOps, design, human resources, and employee experience. Adding more than 60 people within four months will require the company to preserve its workplace culture while onboarding employees across multiple countries, according to Chief People Officer Vanessa Ribreau. Safe Software reported voluntary employee turnover of just 1.6 percent last year, while its longest-serving employee has been with the company for more than 28 years. The company was named one of BC's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers for 2026. It has also been a certified B Corporation since August 2024. Safe Software has maintained a strong connection with emerging Canadian talent through its student employment program. The company says it has placed more than 400 co-op students since 2010, with approximately one-third later joining the organization as full-time employees. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Surrey, Safe Software has grown from a British Columbia startup into an international data integration company serving organizations around the world.

Associated Press

Sep 2nd, 2026

Safe Software to hire 60+ staff as it hits $100M revenue on AI data integration demand

Safe Software is hiring more than 60 people through 2026, expanding its workforce past 400 employees — a 15% increase. The company, which makes FME, an enterprise data integration platform, will add roles across the UK, US, and Canada. The expansion follows Safe Software surpassing $100 million in annual revenue, growing nearly 20% year over year. The company is ahead of schedule on its $250 million revenue target for 2028. Two-thirds of new positions are revenue-facing, including sales leadership, marketing, and customer support. The remainder span product, engineering, and operations. Safe Software reported 1.6% voluntary turnover last year. The Surrey, British Columbia-based company was named one of BC's Top Employers for 2026 and became a certified B Corporation in 2024.

Financial Post

Sep 2nd, 2026

Safe Software to increase global headcount by over 15% as demand for ai-ready data grows.

Safe Software to increase global headcount by over 15% as demand for ai-ready data grows. Business Wire Published Sep 02, 2026 The FME creator is recruiting for more than 60 roles across the UK, US and Canada before the end of December, less than a year after crossing $100M in revenue SURREY, British Columbia & LONDON - Safe Software, the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform with true support for spatial data, today announced it is recruiting for more than 60 roles throughout the remainder of 2026. The hiring will take the company past 400 employees, increasing headcount by over 15%, with new positions across the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The expansion follows a year in which Safe crossed $100 million in annual revenue, growing close to 20 percent year over year and moving ahead of schedule on its target of $250 million by 2028. The company also grew its employee base by over 20% in the same period. Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. "The incredible growth that we've seen over the last 30+ years at Safe has always been a testament to the great people behind what we do," said Don Murray, Co-Founder and CEO of Safe Software. "Almost every organization we speak to is trying to get its data ready for AI, and most of them are realizing that the hard part is not the model, it is the data underneath it. Our people have always been core to solving this need for our clients, and it's why we need more people in more places." Aligned with the company's growing revenue trajectory and market expansion, two thirds of the planned roles are revenue-facing across all three markets, spanning sales leadership, revenue operations, enablement, marketing, and customer support. Safe is also growing its product, engineering, and operational teams with open roles in AI enablement, test engineering, DevOps, design, HR, and employee experience. "Adding 60 people in four months only works if the people already here have a positive, rewarding experience," said Vanessa Ribreau, Chief People Officer at Safe Software. "That's something we pride ourselves on. Voluntary turnover last year was 1.6 percent and our longest-serving employee has been with us more than 28 years. It means new people are joining teams that mix deep expertise with strong alignment about what we do and where we're headed." Safe was named one of BC's Top Employers for 2026 and one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers for 2026. The company has been a certified B Corporation since August 2024, and has placed more than 400 co-op students since 2010, a third of whom went on to join full time. About Safe Software Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Safe Software is the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI platform. Founded in 1993, Safe has been focused on bringing life to data since its inception. Whether your challenges have to do with spatial data, big data, stream processing, cloud migration, unstructured data, or business intelligence, Safe Software is here to help you spend more time reaping the benefits of information, and less time fighting it. View source version on businesswire.com: Media Contact Dan Gamble +1778 873 0422 This advertisement has not loaded yet.

Financial Post

Aug 25th, 2026

Safe Software opens registration for the Peak of Data and AI 2027 with more accessible access packages.

Safe Software opens registration for the Peak of Data and AI 2027 with more accessible access packages. Business Wire Published Aug 25, 2026 Article content Free passes for public sector professionals, new one-day options, and lower pricing across every pass type open the London conference up to a wider audience. Article content SURREY, British Columbia & LONDON - Safe Software (Safe), creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform, has announced that registration is open for the Peak of Data and AI 2027, its global conference for data and AI professionals, taking place March 9 to 11, 2027 at the QEII Centre in London, UK. Article content The news builds on Safe's announcement in March 2026 that London would host the biennial conference, which has previously been held in Vancouver, Canada, Bonn, Germany and Seattle, Washington, and draws attendees from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Article content Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Alongside opening registration, Safe has introduced a revised set of access packages designed to bring a broader range of professionals to the event: Article content * Free passes for public sector and government professionals, from any country * One-day passes, for attendees who are unable to join for all three days * Lower pricing across every pass type, including the pre-conference training add-on Article content All attendees will also have access to a free AI training session on the first evening of the conference, regardless of which pass type they hold. Article content "The Peak has always been about the community that comes together around it, and the more of that community we can get into the room, the better the event is for everyone," said Don Murray, CEO and Co-Founder of Safe Software. "Opening the doors to public sector teams, to people who can only spare a day, and to organizations of every size is the surest way to make London 2027 our best Peak yet." Article content The three-day program will feature more than 100 breakout sessions led by FME users, keynote plenary sessions, product announcements, and FME Basecamp, the conference's hub for hands-on technical support and networking. A Partner Summit for certified partners precedes the main event on March 8, 2027. The Call for Presentations is open until September 29, 2026. Article content Safe is currently finalizing 2027 sponsorship packages with its partner community. Organizations interested in sponsoring the event can contact [email protected]. Article content Super Early Bird pricing is available until September 29, 2026. To register, visit peakofdataandai.com. Article content About Safe Software Article content Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Safe Software is the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI platform. Founded in 1993, Safe has been focused on bringing life to data since its inception. Whether your challenges have to do with spatial data, big data, stream processing, cloud migration, unstructured data, or business intelligence, Safe Software is here to help you spend more time reaping the benefits of information, and less time fighting it. Article content View source version on businesswire.com: Article content Media Contact Article content Dan Gamble Article content +1 778 873 0422 Article content Advertisement 1 Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.

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Jun 25th, 2026

Safe Software appoints Nabil Lodey as its first EMEA senior executive to drive regional expansion.

Safe Software appoints Nabil Lodey as its first EMEA senior executive to drive regional expansion. Published: June 25, 2026 at 3:52PM EDT LONDON & SURREY, British Columbia-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Safe Software (Safe), creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform, today announced the appointment of Nabil Lodey as VP EMEA, where he will drive growth in the company's presence and customer base across the region. His appointment builds directly on Safe's operational expansion into the UK and Ireland, announced in June 2025. Nabil joins Safe from 1Spatial, a long-standing Safe partner and FME reseller, where he served as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. He brings a deep, first-hand understanding of Safe's business and of the FME Platform, having worked closely with the technology and its customer base. That familiarity positions him to further accelerate Safe's regional expansion plan while deepening the company's commitment to support clients and partners across Europe through local expertise and presence. An experienced technology leader, Nabil brings more than a decade of experience building and scaling data and geospatial software businesses. He has held chief executive and senior leadership roles across the sector, with a consistent track record of driving rapid growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering strong commercial outcomes. He began his career in the Royal Navy, holds a degree in Economics from Queen Mary, University of London, and is a Sloan Fellow of London Business School. "We're delighted to welcome Nabil to Safe Software as our first VP EMEA," said Don Murray, CEO of Safe Software. "Nabil already knows our business, our partners, and the FME Platform, which makes him exceptionally well placed to lead our growth across EMEA. His appointment is a clear signal of our long-term commitment to our customers and partners in the region." "Safe Software has built something rare: 30 years of customer-driven innovation and a genuinely global community of customers and partners who rely on FME every day," said Nabil Lodey, VP EMEA, at Safe Software. "I've seen the impact of FME first-hand, and I'm excited to help more organisations across the UK, Ireland, and Europe do more with their data and AI applications as well as building on Safe's already strong partner network and growing local presence." Nabil joins a strengthened leadership team that has recently welcomed Judd Lee as Chief Financial Officer and Vanessa Ribreau as Chief People Officer. Safe's global user conference, the Peak of Data and AI, takes place March 9-11, 2027, at the QEII Centre in London, UK. For more information, visit peakofdataintegration.com About Safe SoftwareHeadquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Safe Software is the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI platform. Founded in 1993, Safe has been focused on bringing life to data since its inception. Whether your challenges have to do with spatial data, big data, stream processing, cloud migration, unstructured data, or business intelligence, Safe Software is here to help you spend more time reaping the benefits of information, and less time fighting it. About FME by Safe SoftwareThe FME Platform has built-in support for thousands of systems as well as 800+ out-of-the-box transformers allowing users to build and automate custom workflows without having to code. Over 20,000 organizations worldwide trust FME technology for their enterprise integration solutions. Through Safe Software's international partner network, FME is used in 120+ countries around the world and has been localized into multiple languages. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260625349432/en/ Media Contact Dan Gamble [email protected] +1778 873 0422 Business Wire

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Software Development Manager - FME Form

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