Software Product Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced technical leader to guide one of our critical software products. In this role, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, working across the full software development lifecycle—from customer engagement and requirements gathering through architecture, development, deployment, and sustainment. You will work directly with users and stakeholders to understand mission needs, translate them into technical solutions, and lead engineering teams in delivering capabilities quickly and effectively.

This environment rewards initiative, rapid iteration, and practical solutions, offering the opportunity to influence product direction, drive technology adoption, and deliver meaningful mission impact. We are looking for someone who is passionate about solving complex problems, leading high‑performing teams, and bringing innovative technologies into operational use.

• Solicit requirements and architect an enterprise agentic platform designed to power intelligent, autonomous workflows
• Work directly with stakeholders, engineers, and cyber analysts to understand operational workflows and identify high‑impact automation opportunities
• Evaluate AI models, deployment architectures, and infrastructure options to determine the optimal balance of capability, performance, and cost
• Advise customers on AI investment strategies and resource allocation to maximize mission impact and operational effectiveness
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies, industry trends, and best practices, advocating for the adoption of innovative capabilities where appropriate
• Conduct outreach and training efforts to promote adoption of AI capabilities and best practices across the user community
• Lead and coordinate multiple engineering teams by defining requirements, developing technical solutions, assigning work, and tracking execution against objectives

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 12 years of experience in software development
• Experience building, leading, and mentoring engineering teams with diverse technical backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience engaging with customers and end users to gather requirements, advocate for change, and drive adoption of technical solutions
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining production applications servicing hundreds to thousands of users
• Production‑grade software development experience in Python, Java, or a similar programming language
• Ability to architect, develop, and deploy software systems from concept through production
• Experience with software version control and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with web application and user interface development principles and best practices
• Familiarity with cloud and containerization technologies such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software deployment practices

• 100% employee‑owned company
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401(k) match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA
• Annual merit increases & performance‑based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short‑term disability, & long‑term disability

$170,000 – $240,000. Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

U.S. citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.