ICON · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Software Products
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expICON is a company focused on making dignified housing accessible to everyone. The Senior Director of Software Products will own the vision, strategy, and execution of all software systems, leading a cross-functional team to drive innovation and architectural decisions that support the company's mission and expansion into new markets.
3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsConstructionMechanical DesignRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute the multi-year software product strategy aligned with ICON's business objectives and technology vision
Partner with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, prioritize investments, and drive key product decisions
Build and communicate a compelling product vision that inspires teams and stakeholders across the organization
Establish metrics and accountability frameworks to measure product success, team health, and customer impact
Represent software capabilities and roadmap to customers, investors, partners, and the construction industry
Lead, and scale a diverse organization including software engineers, embedded engineers, UX designers, and product managers
Recruit and develop world-class talent, building teams capable of solving complex technical and design challenges
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance
Design effective organizational structures, processes, and communication rhythms as the team scales
Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all levels of the software organization
Drive the development of an AI-integrated software platform, including AI-powered design tools, generative models, and automated compliance systems
Oversee the IconOS suite of products, ensuring seamless integration of planning, monitoring, and operational tools
Direct embedded software development for robotic control systems, including real-time controls, dynamic stabilization, and sensor fusion
Ensure the team implements a robust, scalable, and secure architecture across cloud infrastructure, APIs, microservices, and embedded systems
Work with the team to balance innovation with reliability, maintaining production systems while pushing the boundaries of what's possible
Prioritize engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing frameworks, code quality, and documentation standards
Work closely with hardware, robotics, operations, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and business development to understand customer needs and market dynamics
Engage with regulatory and compliance teams to build systems that navigate complex approval processes
Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and data protection
Oversee user-centered design across all product development, ensuring tools are intuitive, powerful, and delightful
Oversee the evolution and maintenance of design systems that provide consistency across ICON's product portfolio
Drive user research initiatives to deeply understand customer workflows, pain points, and opportunities
Direct towards a balance of aesthetic excellence with functional requirements in both consumer-facing and industrial applications
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive software engineering and product development experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing multiple teams
Proven track record of building and scaling software organizations from 20+ to 50+ people
Proven Competency in modern software architecture, including cloud platforms (AWS), microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
Understanding of embedded systems, real-time control, and robotics software development
Experience shipping complex, production-grade software products that serve both internal and external customers
Demonstrated ability to define product vision and strategy in rapidly evolving markets or emerging industries
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to executives
Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
Preferred
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent
Familiarity with some of the following software and tools: Typescript, React, Python, C#, C++, MCP, AWS, Serverless, Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, Linux
Company
ICON
ICON is a construction technology company that uses 3D robotics, software, and advanced materials.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$507.5MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementNorwestNASA
2025-02-14Series C· $56M
2022-02-18Series B· $185M
2021-08-24Series B· $207M
Leadership Team
Michael McDaniel
Senior Director of Product Design & Strategy
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