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Forterra · 12 hours ago

Director of Software Integration

Clarksburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement. The Director of Software Integration is responsible for overseeing the integration of software into customer-facing platforms, ensuring high standards of quality and managing the full software development lifecycle within the engineering team.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of core product team software into customer vehicle platforms

Ensure seamless platform delivery that meets stringent quality and performance standards

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, and operations teams to enable smooth deployments

Define and implement the software development strategy, aligned with company goals

Lead the full SW lifecycle: planning, architecture, development, testing, release, and maintenance for programs of record

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering organization that fosters innovation and accountability

Promote best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, testing automation, and scalable architectures

Partner with the VP of Mission Delivery, Head of HW Integration and other senior leaders to implement technology strategies across multiple vehicle platform programs

Drive technical decision-making and provide feedback into long-term architectural roadmaps that enable scalability and high level of quality

Align engineering execution with customer requirements, business priorities, and product roadmaps

Drive accelerated vehicle integration timelines for the different vehicle platforms used by our customers

Create a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams

Ensure clear communication of vision, priorities, and expectations across all levels

Champion diversity, inclusion, and talent development across the department

Qualification

Software IntegrationSoftware Development LifecycleEngineering LeadershipAgile DevelopmentDevOpsCI/CDEmbedded SystemsDockerJenkinsGitLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Proven (5 years) experience delivering integrated HW and SW products into dynamic markets

Experience in automotive, mobility, aerospace, or complex robotics embedded systems industries

Strong background in software integration and delivering high-quality, customer-facing platforms

Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle and modern development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD)

Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams across strategy, execution, and culture

Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools

Preferred

Familiarity with safety-critical or regulated software environments

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Familiarity with QNX environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware

Exposure to software and systems verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs)

Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics

Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees)

Experience with bring-up on industrial or automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin/Thor, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, NXP, TI)

Benefits

Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.

Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.

Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.

A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.

$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.

Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.

401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.