About Forterra
At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.
Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.
About the role The Director of Software Integration is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful integration of software from our core product teams into customer-facing platforms. This leader ensures that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability. Beyond integration, this role owns the full software development lifecycle within the engineering team—defining strategy, driving execution, fostering a strong engineering culture, and managing high-performing teams. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Software Integration plays a critical role in shaping the company’s technical direction and aligning software development initiatives with broader business and customer objectives.
What you\'ll do
Software Integration & Delivery
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
Engineering Leadership
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
Strategic Impact
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
Culture & Management
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
Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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)
US Salary Range $180,000—$250,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
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.
A $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%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
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Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.
About the role The Director of Software Integration is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful integration of software from our core product teams into customer-facing platforms. This leader ensures that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability. Beyond integration, this role owns the full software development lifecycle within the engineering team—defining strategy, driving execution, fostering a strong engineering culture, and managing high-performing teams. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Software Integration plays a critical role in shaping the company’s technical direction and aligning software development initiatives with broader business and customer objectives.
What you\'ll do
Software Integration & Delivery
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
Engineering Leadership
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
Strategic Impact
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
Culture & Management
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
Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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)
US Salary Range $180,000—$250,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
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.
A $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%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
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