Software Product Team Lead - Engineering Tools and Libraries

Beta Technologies•South Burlington, VT

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. BETA is looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Software Product Team Lead, responsible for product strategy, roadmap, and team leadership for our Engineering Tools and Libraries. In this role, you'll lead a team while defining the product vision for two critical areas. First, engineering tools and libraries that enable high-performance I/O, real-time data visualization and verification, and integration with third party software. Second, maintenance software that supports aircraft configuration, inspections, and flashing for both internal teams and eventually external customers. You'll partner closely with a technical lead who owns architecture and implementation, while you own the "what and why" - spending your time on deep customer discovery, ruthless prioritization, people development, and strategic technical decisions. This is a true hybrid role combining product ownership, people management, and some hands-on technical contribution. We're looking for someone who can earn the team's respect through technical credibility while excelling at product sense and people leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of building tools, libraries, or infrastructure used by technical users, with proficiency in languages like Python, C++, or similar
Demonstrated product management skills including defining product strategy, conducting user research, and driving outcomes over outputs
Experience leading people, whether as a people manager, tech lead, or similar role with responsibility for others' growth and performance
Proven ability to build relationships with technical stakeholders and navigate competing priorities across multiple teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate technical concepts and product strategy to diverse audiences
Experience building tools or software for technical users, whether internal teams or external customers
Track record of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and knowing when to do which
Ability to earn credibility and respect from technical teams through technical competence and product judgment
Comfortable with autonomy and accountability - ownership of outcomes, not just delivery of features

Nice To Haves

Experience in aviation or aerospace, with understanding of aircraft systems and operations
Background working with real-time data systems, instrumentation, or embedded systems communication protocols (CAN, ARINC, etc.)
Strong expertise in both Python and C++, with experience building high-performance systems and user-facing tools in these languages
Previous experience building customer-facing products or tools that require packaging, distribution, and support at scale, including navigating open source licenses and compliance
Formal product management experience or training, particularly with technical tools or infrastructure products
Track record of successfully growing and scaling small teams (3-10 people) as scope and complexity increase
Experience with developer tools, data visualization systems, or configuration management software
Familiarity with the unique challenges of internal tooling - measuring impact, driving adoption, and demonstrating ROI to stakeholders

Responsibilities

Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Engineering Tools and Libraries, ensuring alignment with BETA's engineering and business objectives
Conduct continuous discovery with systems engineers, flight test engineers, maintainers, and other users to identify pain points and validate solutions
Make ruthless prioritization decisions across competing demands, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic investments
Lead, coach, and develop the team through regular 1:1s, performance feedback, career development, and hiring
Partner closely with the technical lead on architecture and technical strategy, ensuring product and technical decisions are aligned
Contribute hands-on to technical work when valuable - reviewing code, prototyping solutions, or unblocking critical path items
Build strong relationships with internal customers across engineering, flight test, and maintenance organizations
Define success metrics and track adoption, impact, and value delivery across all tools and libraries
Manage expectations and communicate product strategy, roadmap changes, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders and leadership

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