DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (596) - NORTH CAROLINA - UR with Security Clear

Job Number: 596 Job Title: DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (596) - NORTH CAROLINA - URGENT Job Type: Full-time Clearance Level: Secret Work Arrangement: Remote Job Location: Mount Airy NC Salary: 225k Background * Lead software development teams using Agile methodologies across multiple R&D projects * Serve as PI and technical lead for active government research programs * Supervise and mentor engineering staff from entry to senior levels * Shape and execute the company's software R&D strategy and roadmap * Provide thought leadership in software engineering, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development * Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including SBIR/STTR proposals and new client initiatives * Oversee proposal strategy, review technical content, and manage proposal coordination * Extend technologies to additional defense applications and customers * Drive continuous improvement in development, testing, and integration practices Requirements * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience (10+ years in software development) * Demonstrated experience leading software development or R&D teams where products have been shipped to customers * Strong hands-on development skills and deep understanding of modern SDLC, CI/CD, and DevSecOps * Proven success managing technical projects and coordinating with external stakeholders * Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to represent the company to customers and partners Preferred * Prior leadership in a startup or small business (Director, VP, or CTO-level experience) * Familiarity with the DoD SBIR/STTR process * Expertise in one or more of the following: * C/C++, Rust, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow) , Scala * Experience with Machine Learning and LLM integration including training models, API and system architecture design, GitLab CI/CD and automated testing pipelines, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Front-end development (Web, Desktop, Mobile)