VP of Software

VP of Software (AU) - DroneShield Join to apply for the VP of Software (AU) role at DroneShield . Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter‑drone sector. Our customers are militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and many others. With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hyper‑growth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield to terrorism to contraband delivery and commercial espionage. This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Sydney CBD. There are approximately 390 staff based in the 4,000 sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on‑ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico, and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally. About The Role DroneShield is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, Australia. The position will report to the Chief Technology Officer. The role is primarily focused on the development of DroneShield C2 platform, DroneSentry‑C2. The C2 platform combines data from different deployed sensor types and displays this information to the user in a meaningful way. Key technical challenges of the role include distributed system management, air‑gapped systems, high data processing rate, cloud infrastructure, and implementation of ML‑based services. Responsibilities, Duties And Expectations Execute on the Application Software engineering projects against the Technology roadmap strategy, leading teams of ML/AI (Data Science) and Software Development Manage a team of 38 Engineers, working with the Talent Acquisition team to grow the team to 20+ within the next 12 months Lead, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Oversee the development and implementation of scalable, high‑performance solutions that enhance user engagement and experience Work across teams, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance teams to generate results. Within the Technology team you will work with the VPs of Program Management, Design, Embedded Systems and Systems, Data and Infrastructure Design and implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment in partnership with teams across the organisation Oversee project timelines and resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient delivery of engineering programs Implement agile methodologies and frameworks to streamline development processes and enhance team productivity Work with the Talent Acquisition team to develop and execute strategies to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent Qualifications, Experience And Skills BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience 10+ years of Software development with at least 5 years in leadership roles Proven track record of successful project delivery with demonstratable business outcomes Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills equally comfortable discussing complex technical concepts with a team or presenting to executive leadership Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, developing large software systems, and/or security software development Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively Previous Defence/security experience is ideal Experience in Golang, Python and/or JavaScript (React) is ideal Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr