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ICON plc · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Software Products

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

ICON is a company focused on making dignified housing accessible to everyone, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Software Products to own the vision, strategy, and execution of all software systems. The role involves leading a cross-functional team to drive product strategy and architectural decisions while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Biotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Software architectureCloud platforms (AWS)Embedded systemsProduct strategyAI integrationMicroservicesAPIsRobotics softwareTypescriptReactPythonC#C++MCPServerlessRhinoRevitGrasshopperLinuxCommunication skills

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 plc

Glassdoor3.7

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Founded in 1990

Dublin, IE

10001+ employees

http://www.iconplc.com

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