31.03.2026
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Kyiv

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Software Team Lead to drive the technical vision and architecture of advanced embedded solutions developed by our Ukraine-based team. In this role, you will lead a team of C/C++ engineers, contribute to strategic engineering decisions, and drive R&D initiatives including rapid prototyping and validation of new capabilities.

 * lead the engineering software team and provide technical directionact as a key partner to local leadership and contribute to strategic decisions

* define and drive the technical vision and future architecture for company solutions that are being developed in Ukraine

* collaborate with company engineering leadership and cross-functional teams

* contribute to the product roadmap and identify opportunities where the UA team can deliver unique value

* drive R&D initiatives, rapid prototyping, and validation of new capabilities

 * 7+ years of commercial experience with C/C++engineering

* leadership experience (tech lead / team lead)experience in system design (embedded systems, distributed systems, hardware–software integration)

* strong understanding of embedded systems and ability to work on R&D-driven tasks

* strong communication skills and proactive, solution-oriented mindset

* English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher

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 * familiarity with UAV or robotics stacks (ExpressLRS, Betaflight, ArduPilot, OpenTX)

* exposure to computer vision or video processing pipelines (OpenCV or similar)

* On-site work in Kyiv, Ukraine

* official employment

* exemption from mobilization (if required)

* medical insurance

* work on mil-tech products validated in real operational environments

* collaboration with an international team of engineers

NEROS
https://www.neros.tech/

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.