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Software Engineering ManagerPaladin Drones • Houston, Mississippi, USA
Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Paladin Drones • Houston, Mississippi, USA
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Location : HoustonTX (Hybrid role)

About Paladin Drones

Paladin Drones builds cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems and mission-critical software to support first responders. Our solutions enable fire police and emergency teams to gain real-time situational awareness when seconds matter most.

Were looking for a technical leader who can help scale our software organization across backend frontend data mobile and cloud systems as we continue to grow.

Position Overview

The Software Engineering Manager will lead and grow a multidisciplinary team building the software backbone of Paladins drone operations ecosystem. This role is both deeply technical and organizationally strategic. Youll oversee execution across the entire software stack and drive a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.

You will manage engineering domains including full-stack applications cloud services real-time systems developer tooling data systems and mobile apps. This role works closely with product QA hardware and flight operations to ensure seamless integration across all mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

  • Build mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team across full-stack data DevOps cloud and mobile domains.
  • Establish a culture of responsibility innovation and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
  • Conduct regular 1 : 1s performance reviews and drive career development.
  • Recruit hire and onboard engineers as the team scales.

Technical Strategy & Architecture

  • Own software architecture across backend frontend mobile data and cloud services.
  • Guide long-term technical direction and anticipate future platform needs.
  • Ensure system scalability reliability observability and security across all software components.
  • Champion modern engineering practices including testing code quality CI / CD and documentation.

    • Execution & Delivery Excellence

  • Drive a disciplined engineering culture focused on predictable delivery high quality and rapid iteration.
  • Manage sprint planning resource allocation and cross-team prioritization.
  • Ensure engineering velocity without compromising safety reliability or operational stability.
  • Lead incident response root cause analysis and preventive engineering initiatives.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Product QA Robotics Hardware and Flight Operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Communicate timelines risks and technical decisions clearly to stakeholders.
  • Support deployments customer escalations and mission-critical operational events.
  • Ensure alignment between software systems and real-world emergency response needs.

    • Qualifications : Required :

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of software engineering experience including 2 years leading teams or acting as a technical lead.
  • Strong hands-on background in modern development specifically :

    • TypeScript ( React or similar)

  • Python (API development data pipelines automation or scripting)
  • Demonstrated experience building and operating systems on AWS GCP and Firebase.
  • Experience with modern cloud architectures distributed systems and developer tooling.
  • Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects from concept through deployment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work across hardware product and field operations.

    • Preferred :

  • Experience with Kotlin (Android).
  • Familiarity with mobile development (iOS / Android) or cross-platform frameworks.
  • Background in IoT real-time systems video streaming or GIS / mapping platforms.
  • Knowledge of DevOps tooling cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

    • What We Offer :

  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health dental and vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • The opportunity to build life-saving technology directly impacting first responders

    • Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!

    Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 130000 - 150000

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