Chief Software Architect

Chief Software Architect

I’m partnering with an innovative maritime autonomy organisation developing advanced unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for demanding real-world and defence applications.

We’re seeking a Chief Software Architect to define and lead the software architecture underpinning next-generation autonomous maritime systems. This is a senior technical leadership role combining hands-on software engineering expertise with architectural ownership across complex, safety-critical and distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the software architecture and long-term technical roadmap for autonomous maritime platforms.
• Lead software engineering best practices across C++, modern software design, Agile development and CI/CD.
• Architect scalable, reliable and high-performance systems for autonomous vessel operations.
• Drive software integration across autonomy, navigation, perception, communications and control systems.
• Establish engineering standards, code quality, testing strategies and software lifecycle processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams and collaborate across multidisciplinary functions.

Experience & Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with significant architectural responsibility.
• Expert-level C++ and strong software design and systems architecture capabilities.
• Proven experience designing complex, distributed or real-time software systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing and modern development practices.
• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, defence, maritime technology or embedded systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and influence engineering teams at scale.

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