Director of Software Engineering — AI, Defense & Computer Vision

Cooperidge Consulting Firm; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead and manage engineering teams across the U.S. and Europe. The role focuses on shaping the technical direction of AI and computer vision software for airspace security. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in software engineering, strong leadership skills, and a background in defense applications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of overall software engineering experience required.
• Experience scaling and leading engineering teams through growth phases is required.
• Prior DoD or defense contractor project management experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage software and AI engineering teams across the U.S. and Europe.
• Set technical direction and implement robust engineering processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards in defense, aviation, and aerospace.

Skills

Exceptional leadership and communication skills

Background in hardware-software integration

Familiarity with international team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead and manage engineering teams across the U.S. and Europe. The role focuses on shaping the technical direction of AI and computer vision software for airspace security. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in software engineering, strong leadership skills, and a background in defense applications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.