VP of Engineering
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Paladin
Paladin is transforming public safety with autonomous technology aiming to be on-site during emergencies within90 seconds. When 911 is called our systems launchtoprovide real-time intelligence to first responders enhancing their ability to save lives. We develop and operate the software and infrastructure forDrone-as-First-Responder (DFR)programs nationwide. Our technology including theWatchtowercommand platform and theEXTAI module integrates seamlessly to ensure reliable scalable autonomy for public safety.
The Role
The VP of Engineering leads the entire engineering organization at Paladin spanning software hardware robotics systems and QA. Youll own the technical architecture develop the team structure and drive execution for field-reliable mission-critical systems that operate every day in live emergencies.
Youll work closely with the executive team to align technical direction with company strategy product goals and operational realities. As both a strategic leader and a deeply technical systems thinker youll ensure Paladins technology remains best-in-class while scaling the engineering organization to meet future growth.
Responsibilities
Paladin is transforming public safety with autonomous technology aiming to be on-site during emergencies within90 seconds. When 911 is called our systems launchtoprovide real-time intelligence to first responders enhancing their ability to save lives. We develop and operate the software and infrastructure forDrone-as-First-Responder (DFR)programs nationwide. Our technology including theWatchtowercommand platform and theEXTAI module integrates seamlessly to ensure reliable scalable autonomy for public safety.
The Role
The VP of Engineering leads the entire engineering organization at Paladin spanning software hardware robotics systems and QA. Youll own the technical architecture develop the team structure and drive execution for field-reliable mission-critical systems that operate every day in live emergencies.
Youll work closely with the executive team to align technical direction with company strategy product goals and operational realities. As both a strategic leader and a deeply technical systems thinker youll ensure Paladins technology remains best-in-class while scaling the engineering organization to meet future growth.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership:Define and maintain the architectural vision across autonomy communications data and control systems. Ensure technical decisions support scalability interoperability and long-term reliability.
- Team Management:Lead and mentor the leaders of Software Hardware Robotics Systems and QA. Establish strong management layers clear accountability and processes for execution and growth.
- Organizational Scale:Design and build an engineering structure capable of scaling from a hands-on team to a 40-person organization. Recruit onboard and develop high-performing engineers and managers.
- Execution & Delivery:Oversee planning sprints and cross-team delivery for all engineering projects. Ensure on-time releases that meet safety performance and reliability standards required in public safety.
- Reliability & Systems Quality:Implement processes for testing validation and continuous improvement. Drive incident-reduction and improve uptime across active deployments.
- Cross-Functional Partnership:Collaborate with Product Operations Sales and Customer Success leadership to translate field insights into architecture and roadmap decisions.
- Culture & Mentorship:Build an engineering culture rooted in accountability humility and craftsmanship. Coach leaders and individual contributors to own their domains and grow into new challenges.
- Long-Term Vision:Lay the technical foundation for scalable autonomy and AI-driven systems that power the next generation of emergency response technology.
- Clear unified system architecture spanning all Paladin platforms
- A scalable org structure and strong leadership bench across disciplines
- Engineering org grown from 25 to 40 with high retention and productivity
- 99.5% reliability across field deployments
- Predictable release cadence and measurable quality improvements
- A culture that balances innovation with reliability and operational discipline
- 10 years of engineering experience with 5 years leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong background in robotics systems IoT autonomy or mission-critical software
- Experience building and scaling technical organizations (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment)
- Deep understanding of systems integration hardware-software interaction and real-world deployment challenges
- Proven ability to architect and deliver reliable distributed systems and field-operated robotics
- Strong leadership communication and organizational design skills
- Passion for building technology that directly impacts public safety and real-world outcomes
- Experience in robotics integration autonomy or real-time communications
- Familiarity with FAA BVLOS or public safety technology ecosystems
- Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical systems
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven innovative company
- A collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!
Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
Equipped with the latest in LTE-enabled drone technology, First Responders can increase their situational awareness, operate more effectively, and save lives.
