Director of Software Engineering

DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - FULLY REMOTE

$225K + Fantastic Benefits

Cyberstrike on behalf of a client is looking for Director of Software Engineering.

This is one of the most exciting fully remote senior engineering roles in the market right now, with a cutting-edge Cyber + AI consultancy that’s doing exciting, cutting edge work.

Reporting directly to the President, this hands-on leadership role will balance technical innovation, team management, and strategic direction across multiple DoD projects.

This role will initially focus on leading active research and development projects while providing technical vision and mentoring across teams of engineers. You will act as a Principal Investigator (PI) on select efforts, coordinating directly with program managers and stakeholders.

⭐We need someone who:

• Can lead small, fast-moving, multi-project R&D teams and is still willing to jump in and code hands-on when needed.
• Thrives in a startup / small-business environment. If you love wearing lots of hats and building from scratch, this is your playground. (Folks coming from huge primes who've had lots of support could find the pace… intense 😄)
• Golden bullet: Has SBIR experience as a PI. Bonus points if you’ve driven submissions all the way through Phase III.

⭐ Why This Role Rocks

• 100% fully remote
• Up to $225K + exceptional benefits
• High ownership, high impact
• A chance to shape cutting-edge Cyber + AI solutions that genuinely matter
• Work with a team that values innovation, agility, and real problem-solving

⭐Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development teams using Agile methodologies across multiple R&D projects.
• Serve as PI and technical lead for active DoD research programs (MDA, Navy, USAF).
• 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 DoD initiatives.
• Oversee proposal strategy, review technical content, and manage proposal coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement in development, testing, and integration practices.

⭐Required Qualifications

• Graduate 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
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

⭐Preferred Experience

• 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)
• Front-end development (Web, Desktop, Mobile)

⭐ Why This company

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible, primarily remote work environment
• Opportunity to lead impactful DoD research and shape the future of cyber-physical security

Timeline: Immediate

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens only