Senior Director, Software Engineering

The Nuclear Company•Seattle, WA

5d•$220,000 - $255,000

About The Position

As Director of Software Engineering, you will lead the development of Nuclear OS, the first purpose-built digital platform to digitize, automate, and streamline the development and deployment of fleet-scale nuclear power plants. This is more than software; it is an operational paradigm shift that aligns people, data, and technology in service of deploying nuclear energy infrastructure with greater predictability, transparency, and excellence.

Requirements

15+ years of software engineering experience with 8+ years in leadership roles
Proven track record building and scaling enterprise software platforms
Deep expertise in AI/ML systems, data integration, and cloud-native architecture
Experience with DevSecOps practices and security frameworks
Knowledge of regulatory compliance systems and workflow automation
Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or similar)
Understanding of complex engineering and construction workflows
Familiarity with safety-critical systems and quality assurance processes
Experience with export control regulations and secure collaboration environments
Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams
Experience managing partnerships with major technology vendors
Track record of delivering complex, mission-critical software systems on time and budget
Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives and technical teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects
Background in construction management or industrial project execution
Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms
Security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

Drive the technical vision and roadmap for Nuclear OS as a comprehensive AI-driven digital platform
Lead cross-functional collaboration between software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams
Establish Nuclear OS as a long-term strategic asset capable of extension to plant operations, fleet management, and decommissioning.
Oversee the foundational architecture combining Palantir's powerful data integration and modeling capabilities with nuclear-specific functionality.
Ensure end- to -end system integration where improvements in one area immediately benefit all other areas through a common platform.
Lead development of core NOS components including Data Integration and Ontology, AI/ML Deployment and Intelligent Assistance, DevSecOps and Deployment Strategy, Investigative Analytics and Root Cause Analysis, and Regulatory Compliance and Workflow Automation
Build and lead a world-class software engineering organization.
Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid iteration.
Develop training programs targeting 50% reduction in onboarding time and 90% adoption rate across teams.
Implement AR-powered simulations and hands-on tutorials for workforce adoption.
Work closely with Palantir Technologies to leverage their platform capabilities.
Ensure effective oversight of vendors and contractors, particularly those unfamiliar with nuclear requirements.
Manage segregated collaboration workspaces for partners with appropriate export control compliance