Head of Software Development, Realityworks AI

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Full Time 40 hours Management US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Join Our Team at
RW Thrive!

Who We Are
RW Thrive is the parent organization of three innovative companies making an impact through education and technology:
Realityworks
, known for experiential learning tools used in classrooms worldwide;
Cre Xo
, a leader in creative robotics education; and Realityworks AI
, focused on developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions and education simulations for learners. While RW Thrive may be new to your radar, our companies are well-established in their respective industries. Together, we are committed to empowering learners, educators, and organizations with the tools, technology, and experiences they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about building technology that makes a meaningful impact? As the Head of Software Development
, you will lead the technical vision, strategy, and delivery of an innovative software portfolio spanning Realityworks, Cre Xo, and Realityworks AI
. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll help shape the future of AI-powered learning and workforce solutions by bringing together cloud applications, embedded systems, physical products, and simulation technologies.

As the organization's senior software engineering leader, you'll drive software architecture, AI strategy, engineering excellence, and product delivery while leading the Quality & Validation, Simulation Systems, and Embedded Design teams and guiding a network of engineering partners. Success in this role requires balancing innovation with execution—determining what should be built, when it should be built, and how it should be built to create meaningful customer impact.

Bring your vision, leadership, and technical expertise to help shape the future of learning, workforce development, and AI-driven solutions.

Why Join Us?

When you join RW Thrive, you become a co-owner in a company that values your contributions and rewards your success. Our employee-centered culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and shared achievement.

We offer a robust benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and designed to grow in value as we succeed together
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Wellness
  
  Incentives:
  
  Gym reimbursement and healthy living rewards
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term
• Education Support: Tuition assistance for continued learning
• Community Engagement: Paid volunteer time and donation matching

Compensation

• The expected base compensation range for this position is $159,000 – $238,000 annually, determined by experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual bonus program.

Work Location

• Realityworks headquarters is located in Eau Claire, WI. This is a remote position, working from a home office, with occasional in-person visits to headquarters as business needs require. There is no fixed recurring in-office schedule.
  Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin

Key Responsibilities

• Owns the technical architecture, platform roadmap, and engineering standards across cloud applications, embedded systems, physical products, and simulation technologies
• Defines and executes the organization's AI software strategy, including LLMs, SLMs, speech technologies, computer vision, and intelligent agents
• Leads software delivery and release execution across all product lines, ensuring alignment with business priorities and product roadmaps
• Builds and protects the company's differentiated technical IP, including patient-state modeling, grading engines, clinical scenario modeling, and AI training-data pipelines
• Directs and optimizes an elastic network of outsourced engineering partners across product management, software engineering, AI/ML, QA, and Dev Ops functions
• Provides leadership and oversight to the Quality &…