Head of Software & Systems Integration

Job Description 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.