Director, Software Engineering

Location

San Diego; Mountain View

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of the commercial enterprise users and government users. We will help fill an important gap in the market, providing resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity services to enterprise and government customers worldwide. Business customers have contracts with agreed-upon performance standards for their broadband, and Logos will build these capabilities into the system from the beginning. Speed and reliability are the foundation of the system. Logos is designed to extend cloud and data center network connectivity anywhere in the world to fixed, seaborne, and airborne terminals.

Logos is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Software Lead Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for the development of software solutions across the Logos Space architecture, which encompasses the on-orbit Flight and Payload software, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Radio (SDR), and the ground segment. The on-orbit portion will include mission payload and bus control. The on and off-premises will consist of the ground control and network management. This role will design the software architecture and the software development policies, tools and practices to maximize the synergy across the heterogenous environments, while maximizing Logos’s flexibility and effectiveness in supporting this range of environments.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent management skills, and the ability to drive innovation across diverse technology and environment domains. The Director will lead a team of software engineers, architects, and managers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business.

The full responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the software strategy for embedded systems, cloud, and on-premises solutions, aligning with Logos’s business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate technologies and trends, and make decisions regarding adoption and application.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with other Engineering segments (payload, satellite bus, ground segment, …) to define product roadmaps, dependencies and interfaces to ensure successful program execution.

Team Building and Management

• Hire, lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, architects, and managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent, and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Manage team resources, including budget, personnel, and equipment.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the software development teams.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of software solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of software systems.
• Establish and enforce software development best practices, standards, and processes.
• Manage the software development lifecycle, including agile methodologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with hardware engineering teams to integrate software with embedded systems.
• Collaborate with networking teams to ensure seamless integration with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Partner with product management to define and prioritize software features and requirements.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure software quality and reliability.

Project Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on both embedded systems and cloud/on-premises solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing software development teams, with the scope and breadth of this role.
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Embedded systems Hardware development specification and Software programming (C, C++, etc.)
• Real-time operating systems
• Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Cloud-native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and services
• Software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• DevOps practices
• Understanding of operational management of a heterogeneous software hosting environment and lifecycle with deployed implementations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific embedded platforms and technologies (e.g., ARM, microcontrollers).
• Experience with core network technology, such as label switched routing.
• Experience with specific cloud services and technologies (e.g., serverless computing, databases, container and orchestration frameworks).
• Knowledge of security best practices for both embedded systems and cloud/on-premises environments.
• Basic knowledge of satellite communications and architectures
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) PHY and MAC layer development.
• Ability and willingness to attain a Top Secret Clearance

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Logos Space Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives among employees. We seek to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.