Director, Software Engineering — Secure, High-Reliability Systems

Strive Solutions; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of mission-critical, secure software for defense and manufacturing solutions across air, land, and naval products. The role demands strong leadership to guide architecture, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor managers, uphold safety and cybersecurity standards, and drive modern engineering practices while fostering a culture of innovation across global sites.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in software engineering for safety-critical and security-focused products.
• Expertise in software architecture and delivery of high-reliability systems.
• Ability to align technical strategy with product and systems objectives.
• Proven people leadership skills, including mentoring and team development.
• Working knowledge of compliance, quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own software engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery for secure, dependable systems.
• Partner with product, systems, and manufacturing teams to align roadmaps and execution.
• Drive modern engineering practices and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards.
• Mentor engineering managers and build high-performing, collaborative teams across global sites.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and effective cross-site teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Security compliance

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Strive Solutions is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of mission-critical, secure software for defense and manufacturing solutions across air, land, and naval products. The role demands strong leadership to guide architecture, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor managers, uphold safety and cybersecurity standards, and drive modern engineering practices while fostering a culture of innovation across global sites.