Head of Software & Systems Integration

Head of Software & Systems Integration

Location: Addison, TX | Type: Full-Time, Onsite (4+ days/week) | Industry: Smart Consumer Products / Sleep Wellness

About the Company

Our client is a late-stage, startup in the premium sleep technology space. Founded by a serial entrepreneur with several prior successes in consumer products, the company has completed its beta prototype phase and is preparing for a product launch later this year. With proprietary, patented technology and a mission to revolutionize how people sleep, the company is seeking visionary talent to lead its software and systems integration functions.

Position Summary

We’re hiring a Head of Software & Systems Integration to provide both strategic and hands‑on leadership in all areas of product technology development—ranging from firmware to mobile applications, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure. This role will also serve as a full-cycle Project Manager, ensuring process discipline, cross‑team coordination, and timely delivery. You will be a builder and a doer, tasked with growing and mentoring a small, high-performance team and orchestrating development across hardware and software functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Define and implement a scalable software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Lead Agile rituals (standups, sprints, retrospectives)
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Communicate progress and risk updates to stakeholders regularly

Technical Execution

• Write and test application software and firmware (C, C++, C# on Linux ARM platforms)
• Oversee integration of electromechanical systems including CAN Bus, power control, and motor systems
• Coordinate firmware, mobile (Flutter preferred), cloud, and QA teams
• Establish and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines

Team Development & Coordination

• Hire and lead a small, cross‑disciplinary team (in‑house and external)
• Coordinate across functional areas including software, hardware, QA, and mobile/cloud development
• Provide mentorship and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Implement and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with industry standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
• Drive traceability between requirements and test plans
• Support product validation, deployment, and post‑launch issue resolution

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience & Technical Background

• 10+ years in software/firmware development with at least 3 years in a project or team leadership role
• Experience in electromechanical or embedded systems development for consumer or medical devices
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, and ARM-based Linux systems
• Strong grasp of CAN Bus, Bluetooth/WiFi stacks, and system architecture
• Agile development experience with tools and methodologies embedded into SDLC

Preferred Certifications

• PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP
• Familiarity with ISO and FDA regulatory compliance standards

Soft Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and solving

Cultural Fit

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high-accountability, hardware/software integrated environment
• Enjoys hands‑on problem solving and collaborating closely with hardware teams on test rigs

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Medical, 401(k), and other standard benefits
• Potential for equity participation
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to help define and deliver a category‑defining product in a transformative space. If you’re a systems‑minded leader who loves to build, lead, and innovate—we’d love to talk.