Engineering Society of Queen's University
Queen's Vex U Robotics Team (QVEX) Director of Software
The Queens VEX U Robotics Team (QVEX) is an award-winning competitive robotics team under the Engineering Society and Alma Mater Society. With over 80 inter-disciplinary members from engineering, commerce, and science, QVEX is the largest and most successful collegiate robotics team in Canada. The team was founded in 2019 to revolutionize engagement in robotics at Queen's, while also developing a globally recognized competitive program.
Job Description
The Director of Software reports to the Technical co-Captain and is responsible for all of the software subsystems. They lead and push the vision for the software side of the robots.
The Director of Software will build a team of project leads, which aid in designing software subsystems. They will manage the workflow of robot code. They are also responsible for enforcing the practice of the Engineering Design Process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of software subsystems, which includes the programming of autonomous periods, localization, motion, and subsystems
- Maintain records and logs of robot software development
- Maintenance of programming libraries & tools
- Manage project leads and timelines
- Provide programming mechanical subsystems and testing code
- Incorporate general members into projects and reassign project leads
The Director of Software can expect to gain skills in the areas of:
- Project Management
- Software Design & Integration
- Resource Management
Time commitment ranges from 7-30 hours a week
Application & Interview Details
We do not look at your resume as a deciding factor. We weigh it the least compared to your written application and interview.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 10th, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Interviews will occur online after the deadline. We are happy to provide accommodations for these interviews, so please reach out to us and let us know how we can make the process more accessible for you!
Contact Information
Please email any questions or concerns to qvex @engsoc.queensu.ca or text @queensvex on Instagram!
