Director of Software Integration

About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives  systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real‑time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

The Director of Software Integration is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful integration of software from our core product teams into customer‑facing platforms. This leader ensures that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability. Beyond integration, this role owns the full software development lifecycle within the engineering team—defining strategy, driving execution, fostering a strong engineering culture, and managing high‑performing teams.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Software Integration plays a critical role in shaping the company’s technical direction and aligning software development initiatives with broader business and customer objectives.

• Software Integration & Delivery
  • Lead the integration of core product team software into customer vehicle platforms
  • Ensure seamless platform delivery that meets stringent quality and performance standards
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, QA, and operations teams to enable smooth deployments
• Engineering Leadership
  • Define and implement the software development strategy, aligned with company goals
  • Lead the full SW lifecycle: planning, architecture, development, testing, release, and maintenance for programs of record
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing engineering organization that fosters innovation and accountability
  • Promote best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, testing automation, and scalable architectures
• Strategic Impact
  • Partner with the VP of Mission Delivery, Head of HW Integration and other senior leaders to implement technology strategies across multiple vehicle platform programs
  • Drive technical decision‑making and provide feedback into long‑term architectural roadmaps that enable scalability and high level of quality
  • Align engineering execution with customer requirements, business priorities, and product roadmaps
  • Drive accelerated vehicle integration timelines for the different vehicle platforms used by our customers
• Culture & Management
  • Create a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams
  • Ensure clear communication of vision, priorities, and expectations across all levels
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and talent development across the department

• Proven experience (10+ years) in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven (5 years) experience delivering integrated HW and SW products into dynamic markets
• Experience in automotive, mobility, aerospace, or complex robotics embedded systems industries
• Strong background in software integration and delivering high‑quality, customer‑facing platforms
• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle and modern development practices (Agile, Dev Ops, CI/CD)
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams across strategy, execution, and culture
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools

• Familiarity with safety‑critical or regulated software environments
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with QNX environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware
• Exposure to software and systems verification environments (e.g., HIL…