Berkley Hunt · 1 week ago
Vice President of Software Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveBerkley Hunt is partnering with an early-stage, high-growth startup that is reimagining maritime logistics and next-generation marine connectivity. We are seeking a VP of Software Engineering to lead, architect, and scale the core software stack that powers the company’s edge-computing systems and real-time maritime AI capabilities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Jeska
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and lead development of the core platform spanning embedded systems, edge AI, UI/operator interfaces, and real-time vessel software
Oversee sensor integration pipelines, vehicle data capture, and onboard system interoperability
Lead development of algorithms supporting vessel maneuvering, autonomy, and real-time operational decision-making
Guide the creation of user interfaces that enable seamless vessel operations and situational awareness
Drive development of RF-based systems enabling secure vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore communication
Collaborate closely with founders, AI/ML engineers, and maritime domain experts to shape technical and product strategy
Establish engineering best practices, reliability standards, and long-term technical roadmaps as the team grows
Mentor future engineering hires and build a high-performing technical organization from the ground up
Qualification
Required
Extensive professional experience leading software engineering teams across embedded systems, real-time applications, or edge-AI platforms
Strong background in embedded/real-time development, sensor integration, vehicle software, or GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control)
Proficient with modern software development for distributed or mission-critical systems, with a willingness to dive into new technologies quickly
Experience building high-performance operator-facing UIs/platforms similar to complex technical systems (e.g., Foundry, Lattice OS)
Familiarity with RF systems or wireless communications in constrained or ruggedized environments
Comfortable navigating early-stage ambiguity, owning major architectural decisions, and setting technical direction for long-term scale
Startup mindset: thrive in fast-moving environments, take ownership, and enjoy solving complex, multidisciplinary problems
Preferred
Previous experience in early-stage startups, robotics, aerospace, defense, maritime systems, or other autonomy-driven domains
Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps, or infrastructure for real-time or embedded environments
Experience with edge-AI deployments, IoT systems, or integrating machine-learning models into operational environments
Open-source contributions or experience building developer-focused tooling for technical operators
Company
Berkley Hunt
Berkley Hunt is a specialized technology recruitment firm, focused on delivering outstanding results to ambitious firms seeking top-tier talent.
Founded in 2024New York, NY, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Evan Santi
Founder
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