Software Technical Lead Manager

About the job Software Technical Lead Manager

Software Technical Lead ManagerLocation: San Francisco, CA
Industry: Defense, National Security, Advanced Technologies

About the Role

Lead a team of elite engineers developing next-generation optical communication technology for land, sea, and air. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive system design, manage complex embedded software projects, and ensure high-quality, high-performance code delivery in real-world field environments.

If you're a deeply technical leader who thrives in solving complex infrastructure and embedded system challenges, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on mission-critical technology.

Why Join?

Work on groundbreaking technology. Build and refine advanced optical and software-defined networking solutions that push the limits of performance, security, and resilience.

Shape the future of secure communications. Develop systems that will be deployed in the most demanding, high-assurance environments across defense and aerospace.

Lead and grow an exceptional team. Hire, mentor, and develop a high-caliber team of engineers while maintaining a strong technical influence.

Solve mission-critical problems. Drive innovation in automation, firmware, embedded control systems, and FPGA development.

Competitive compensation and ownership. Industry-leading salary, benefits, and equity in a company building world-changing technology.

What You'll Do

Lead technical direction across software disciplines, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives.

Manage and scale a high-performing engineering team, setting expectations, facilitating collaboration, and driving execution.

Oversee complex embedded software development, balancing hands-on contributions with technical leadership.

Optimize system performance, designing high-assurance, air-gapped solutions for real-world deployments.

Define and execute iterative development cycles, mitigating risks and ensuring project success.

Who You Are

A strategic technical leader with deep expertise in embedded systems, infrastructure, and high-performance computing. You have a track record of building, scaling, and managing top-tier engineering teams while remaining hands-on with complex software architecture.

What You Bring

10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems.

3+ years in a leadership role, managing and mentoring technical teams.

Strong programming skills in C, C , and Go, with a deep understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.

Proficiency in Linux development and deployment, with experience in infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Ability to drive innovation, navigate ambiguity, and make sound technical decisions under pressure.

Experience with government contracts and defense security standards (NIST, CMMC) is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to build technology that will define the next era of secure, high-performance communications. Your leadership and technical expertise will directly influence mission-critical systems deployed in aerospace, defense, and beyond. If you're ready for a challenge that actually matters, lets talk.