Head of Sentinel Software (m/w/d)

At Alpine Eagle, we are a team of specialists with backgrounds in defence, aerospace engineering and machine learning, building the first airborne, swarm-based system to provide protection against the rising drone threat. We believe that recent conflicts have shown the malicious and disruptive potential of drones in both civilian and defense scenarios. In addition, we are convinced that the next step in counter-drone is air-to-air. We want to ensure that all governments and institutions that believe in personal freedom and the rule of law have cutting edge solutions to protect against this rising threat.

We offer a work environment that is inclusive and open, with a flat hierarchy, and a purpose-driven team. We want to reinforce a culture where great ideas can flourish, and great people collaborate.

🎯 How you will make an impact:

Sentinel is an AI-powered aerial defense system that detects, tracks, and intercepts hostile drones using a network of autonomous airborne sensors and interceptors.

As Head of Sentinel Software, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software architecture and the team behind it. You won’t just lead - you’ll also contribute hands-on, helping lay the foundation for scalable, elegant software that powers our drone systems.

• Define the technical vision, team processes, and product priorities in collaboration with the Director of Engineering

• Act as a technical contributor where needed (e.g., reviewing code, prototyping, architecture decisions)

• Orchestrate collaboration between engineering, product management, and design

• Ensure the software team’s output is aligned with the unique needs of a drone product - from UI to embedded systems

• Drive quality, scalability, and maintainability through smart choices and pragmatic leadership

• Lead the core Sentinel software team and contribute to the hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of team members as the team grows

   

✅ What you need to be successful:

• Proven experience leading a multidisciplinary software team, ideally in a startup or early-stage environment

• A background in software engineering (e.g., full-stack development, systems programming, robotics, or similar)

• Strong understanding of how to balance product, design, and engineering needs in a cohesive roadmap

• Passion for building not just code, but culture, structure, and scalable systems

• Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus)

• A builder’s mindset - you enjoy taking ideas from concept to deployment

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.