Head Of Software & Systems IntegrationLocation: Addison, TX Type: Full-Time, Onsite (4+ days/week) Industry: Smart Consumer Products / Sleep WellnessAbout 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project LeadershipDefine and implement a scalable software development lifecycle (SDLC)Lead Agile rituals (standups, sprints, retrospectives)Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgetsTranslate business and regulatory requirements into detailed technical specificationsCommunicate progress and risk updates to stakeholders regularlyTechnical ExecutionWrite 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 systemsCoordinate firmware, mobile (Flutter preferred), cloud, and QA teamsEstablish and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelinesTeam Development & CoordinationHire and lead a small, cross-disciplinary team (in-house and external)Coordinate across functional areas including software, hardware, QA, and mobile/cloud developmentProvide mentorship and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvementQuality & ComplianceImplement 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 plansSupport product validation, deployment, and post-launch issue resolutionIdeal Candidate ProfileExperience & Technical Background10+ years in software/firmware development with at least 3 years in a project or team leadership roleExperience in electromechanical or embedded systems development for consumer or medical devicesProficiency in C, C++, C#, and ARM-based Linux systemsStrong grasp of CAN Bus, Bluetooth/WiFi stacks, and system architectureAgile development experience with tools and methodologies embedded into SDLCPreferred CertificationsPMP, CSM, or PMI-ACPFamiliarity with ISO and FDA regulatory compliance standardsSoft SkillsExceptional written and verbal communicationStrong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilitiesEntrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and solvingCultural FitThrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability, hardware/software integrated environmentEnjoys hands-on problem solving and collaborating closely with hardware teams on test rigsCompensation & PerksCompetitive salary and performance-based incentivesMedical, 401(k), and other standard benefitsPotential for equity participationRelocation assistance available for the right candidateWhy 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.