Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)

KPMG•Vancouver, BC

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. KPMG’s Tax Incentives Practice (TIP) supports leading organizations in navigating Canada’s SR&ED program by combining deep technical expertise with tax advisory insight. As the practice continues to expand in the software and emerging technology space, there is a need for a Senior Manager to lead complex client portfolios and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice. This opportunity offers the chance to advise on large-scale, multi-faceted R&D initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and play a central role in client development, delivery excellence, and market expansion within the software engineering domain.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience building software with AI coding agents and tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, MCP, custom skills/subagents, automation agents, and multi-agent workflows) beyond prompt writing, combined with strong system-level technical fluency to understand and evaluate architectures, technology stacks, and design decisions as explained by CTOs and development teams.
Deep understanding of complex software systems, including architecture design, system integrations, legacy platforms, data pipelines, monitoring tools, scripting (Python/SQL), AI-assisted development, and advanced development practices
Strong knowledge of SR&ED and/or comparable R&D incentive frameworks, with a practical ability to map real-world engineering work to eligibility criteria
Demonstrated skill in persistent, technically grounded investigative questioning that surfaces technological obstacles, iterative experimentation, and systematic investigation
Experience managing large client accounts and leading complex engagements under time pressure while maintaining technical depth and client rapport
Experience leading and developing teams in a professional services or consulting environment, with a focus on building strong technical interviewing and claim-construction capabilities
Ability to contribute to business development and grow client relationships through credibility in both technical and strategic discussions

Nice To Haves

Previous SR&ED experience is valuable, but deep SR&ED experience is not required. The successful candidate will bring the technical foundation, curiosity, judgment and learning agility required to develop strong SR&ED expertise within KPMG.

Responsibilities

Lead complex SR&ED engagements for large and mid-market software clients, ensuring technical accuracy, strategic alignment, and robust claim positioning
Conduct rigorous technical interviews and investigations to uncover technological uncertainties and systematic investigation
Provide trusted advisor support to senior client stakeholders on R&D positioning, claim strategy, risk management, and documentation standards
Oversee the review, challenge, and approval of technical reports and supporting documentation for SR&ED submissions
Drive engagement quality, profitability, and delivery consistency across a portfolio of clients
Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members, strengthening their ability to probe for eligibility criteria, identify iterations/failure modes, and build defensible claims
Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and market outreach
Identify emerging trends in software innovation and translate them into actionable insights for clients and the practice
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax specialists and other advisory groups, on multidisciplinary engagements
Participate in project planning, resource management, and engagement economics