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VP R&D

Petah Tikva, Israel · Full-time

About The Position

We are looking for a visionary and hands-on leader to head our growing R&D group. In this role, you will mentor a talented engineering team, shape system architecture, and set the bar for quality, innovation, and delivery.

If you’re passionate about developing core defense solutions, being involved in every stage of product development, participating in military field tests, and contributing directly to national security – we want you on our team.


Responsibilities

·        Lead the full software development lifecycle – from planning through design, implementation, testing, and delivery.

·        Own development of both functional and non-functional features, with a hands-on approach to architecture and design.

·        Define and drive the division’s technological roadmap in collaboration with system and business stakeholders.

·        Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on excellence, accountability, and innovation.

·        Manage and mentor cross-functional teams including backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps.

·        Collaborate with commercial, operations, and deployment teams to ensure alignment with budgets, timelines, and customer needs.

·        Represent the division’s technological capabilities internally and externally to customers, partners, investors, and senior leadership.


Requirements

·        Strong “can-do” attitude and hands-on technical background.

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Highly self-motivated, proactive, and leads by example.

·        7+ years of experience in R&D leadership roles.

·        Proven experience as VP R&D or Director of R&D, managing 30+ engineers.

·        Experience managing QA and DevOps teams.

·        10+ years of software development experience in .NET (C#).

·        3+ years working with microservices and distributed systems.

·        Deep knowledge of agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and tools (TFS/GIT).

·        Strong architecture, design, and problem-solving capabilities.

·        Experience in modern frontend technologies (Angular, React, or Vue).

·        Demonstrated success in delivering complex, distributed software systems.

·        Ability to define long-term strategies and align technical objectives with business goals.

·        Solid understanding of budgets, resource planning, and project management.

·        Experience working cross-functionally with System Engineering, PMO, HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

·        Fluent in both Hebrew and English – including presentation and communication skills.

·        BSc/BA in Computer Science or equivalent.

Advantages:

·        Background in defense or experience with command & control systems – strong advantage.

·        Experience with private cloud infrastructure.

·        Valid security clearance.

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Our story

We started in 2003 by developing some of the world’s most sophisticated and efficient command, control and analytics defense applications ever deployed – including the life-saving Iron Dome software. Today, we have over 200 employees, working to create defense solutions impacting the lives of people in Israel & around the world.
Our vision is LIFE, our drive is DEFENSE!

Why we're here?

We strive to create an environment of shared collaboration. We believe the people who work here are our greatest resource, and we encourage and empower all individuals employed to excel to their greatest potential.
Come help invent the defense of life.
a team, powered by unique minds

Why join US?

People create life. We protect them.