Director Of Software

Skyways

Austin, TX, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Hands-on leadership role writing code
Experience with autonomy systems
Mission planning system development
The Director of Software will own end-to-end software execution across autonomy, mission planning, and internal operational tooling

Job Summary

  • The Director of Software will own end-to-end software execution across autonomy, mission planning, and internal operational tooling.
  • This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the candidate to write code while leading teams on systems that fly real missions.
  • The company is backed by Y Combinator and a $37M U.S. Air Force contract, moving from prototype to full-rate production.

Matching Summary

The Director of Software will own end-to-end software execution across autonomy, mission planning, and internal operational tooling.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on leadership role writing code
  • Experience with autonomy systems
  • Mission planning system development
  • Flight operations support tooling
  • Cross-functional collaboration with hardware teams

Nice-to-have

  • Background in aerospace or aviation
  • Experience with FAA regulatory compliance
  • Familiarity with hybrid aircraft designs
  • Track record of scaling production software
  • Ability to translate field feedback into code

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in software execution leadership
  • Direct responsibility for flight-critical systems
  • Ability to work with real-world constraints and operator feedback

Work Rights

Not specified

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