Head of Software
Core
Define the scope of the software R&D direction for unmanned aerial vehicles (FPV drones, interceptors), prioritizing tasks and making technical decisions at the product level.
Role type
Senior IC / Strategy-level Head of Software
Builds
Autonomous guidance, remote control, launch systems, and AI solutions for defense drones
Domain
Defense technology, robotics, embedded systems, aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Software architecture, team building and scaling, technical roadmap planning, cross-functional leadership (hardware/AI), risk management, cybersecurity, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Robotics, embedded systems, real-time systems, aerospace/defense industry experience
Technologies
Embedded systems, real-time systems, AI/ML frameworks
Responsibilities
Define software scope boundaries, formulate technical roadmap, make final technical decisions, build and scale engineering teams, manage technical risks and cybersecurity, mentor technical leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
