Head of Software & Systems Integration

Head of Software & Systems Integration

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.