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 developmentranging 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 innovatewe'd love to talk.