Senior Director, Software Engineering

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will lead the software engineering organization responsible for delivering Connected Warfare's most advanced warfighter experience technologies.
• Own the technical vision and software roadmap, ensuring alignment with Connected Warfare's strategic objectives, our customer missions, and contract requirements
• Lead and scale a high-performing organization of software engineers across multiple disciplines: embedded systems, Android/Linux platforms, AR/VR, distributed systems, UX, DevOps, and platform engineering
• Partner with C-suite executives and division leadership to understand strategic vision and business imperatives, own the translation into detailed implementation plans, and maintain clear, proactive communication on…
• Drive execution across high-stakes programs with strict timelines, ensuring delivery commitments are met with quality
• Partner closely with Program Management, Product, Delivery, Hardware Engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet warfighter needs
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, security, deployment automation, and operational excellence
• Balance innovation with execution—driving R&D for next-generation capabilities while ensuring reliable delivery of production systems to soldiers in the field

Job requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ years in technical leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations (100+ engineers)
• Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomous vehicles or similarly demanding domains with hard real-time, safety, or mission-critical requirements
• Deep technical expertise across multiple of the following domains relevant to the role: embedded systems, mobile platforms (Android/Linux), distributed systems, AR/VR/XR technologies, networking, or real-time graphics
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution across complex, interdependent programs with multiple stakeholders while maintaining technical quality and meeting delivery commitments
• Strong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent