Ground Software Manager

Neros Technologies•Torrance, CA

9d•$190,000 - $235,000

About The Position

Neros is building the software that operators use to fly and command our drones in the field. As Ground Software Manager, you will lead the team responsible for the Ground Control Station (GCS) and all operator-facing software — mission planning, low-latency video, telemetry, multi-vehicle workflows, and integration with external command-and-control (C2) systems. You will own the reliability, release cadence, and quality of the operator experience while growing and leading the team that builds it.

Requirements

Has led a software team as a hands-on manager — owning both people management and technical direction
Strong background building user-facing or operator-facing software for demanding, real-world use — mission-critical, field-deployed, real-time, or otherwise high-stakes environments
Hands-on depth in at least one core GCS area: operator UX, real-time/low-latency video, or telemetry/command pipelines
Track record of shipping reliable software on hard deadlines, where the work depended on physical hardware or had to perform in the field
Strong judgment on test rigor, technical debt, and quality for operationally-critical software
Able to operate as the interface between the team and senior leadership — managing expectations upward and clearing execution blockers for the team

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ground Control Station / UAS operator software (e.g. ATAK/TAK, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, or comparable)
Low-latency video pipeline experience (RTSP/WebRTC/GStreamer or similar)
Geospatial / mapping experience (offline maps, tactical overlays, terrain)
Multi-vehicle / swarm operator UX experience
Experience integrating with external C2 / military command systems

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Ground Software engineering team, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management
Own the architecture and delivery of the Ground Control Station (GCS) and operator-facing software across desktop and field/ruggedized platforms
Own the low-latency video/sensor display pipeline and the operator UX that must stay clear and usable under field stress
Own multi-vehicle / swarm operator workflows and integration with external C2 and tools (e.g. ATAK)
Drive predictable, safe software releases for operator-facing systems and steward the long-term health of the codebase
Set and uphold engineering quality practices — code review, testing, and CI/CD
Own the team's test strategy and unit/integration testing, partnering with the Test organization on shared infrastructure