Lead Engineer

Who we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

Our Lead Engineer will lead and mentor the software engineering team, providing technical direction and ensuring effective execution. The Lead will partner closely with local leadership to contribute to strategic decisions and align engineering efforts with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for solutions developed by the Ukraine-based team
• Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results and shape the product roadmap
• Drive R&D initiatives, including rapid prototyping and validation of new capabilities

You should have the following

• 7+ years of commercial experience with C/C++
• Engineering leadership experience (tech lead / team lead)
• Experience in system design (embedded systems, distributed systems, hardware—software integration)
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and ability to work on R&D-driven tasks
• Strong communication skills and proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Piloting skills