Tech Lead Manager (TLM)

Software Leader

Location

Sausalito

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering

Compensation

$180K – $280K

• Offers Eq uity

Pay offered may vary depending on m ultiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

OverviewApplication

The Opportunity https://seneca.com/careers/?ashby_jid=48545dec-088d-460a-90c5-b7d48aa72684 1/4

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You will drive the development and execution of Seneca's software systems across autonomy, controls, perception, onboard intelligence, and cloud infrastru cture. Reporting to executive leadership, you will partner closely with the leaders of Hardware,

Software, Electrical, Test and other functions to deliver fully integrated systems that are deployable, resilient, and mission- critical. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone excited to architect core systems, build and lead a strong engineering team, and play a foundational role in a high-impact, early-stage startu p.

What You’ll Do

Software Architecture & Execution: Drive the software roadmap and technical execution across autonomy, navigation, perception, targeting, flight control, sim ulation, and cloud-based systems, in partnership with company leadership. You will pick the lanes where you are most expert to lead, and will su pport the team in others

Hands-On Development: Write produ infrastru cture. ction-level code and build prototypes as needed while building scalable, reliable

Team Leadership: autonomy, robotics, M scales.

Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-caliber software team with expertise in flight controls,

L/AI, and embedded systems; establish engineering processes and best practices as the team

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, produ systems that meet real-world performance req uirements. ct, and operations teams to design integrated

Deployment & Field Readiness: Ensure software systems are robust in field conditions b and deployment with fire departments and emergency response partners. y su pporting testing, iteration,

Tooling & Sim ulation: Develop sim across perception and planning. ulation and testing environments to enable rapid iteration and improve performance

Background & Experience:

~10 years (proxy, not a req uirement) of software engineering experience, ideally in robotics, autonomous systems, drones, or aerospace applications, including experience managing engineers or leading technical teams. https://seneca.com/careers/?ashby_jid=48545dec-088d-460a-90c5-b7d48aa72684 2/410/16/26, 1:45 PM Seneca - Careers

Deep experience with embedded systems, perception, sensor fusion, autonomy stacks, real-time systems, and cloud infrastru cture.

Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in early-stage, fast-paced environments.

Strong understanding of autonomy frameworks (e.g., R

OS, PX4, custom SLAM/navigation systems).

Experience deploying software in real-world field conditions; familiarity with FAA, safety, or defense req uirements is a plus.

Work in aviation is desirable but not req uired.

What You Bring:

Mission-Driven: Passionate about Seneca's mission of wildfire prevention.

Hands-On Leader + Builder: Excited to roll u p your sleeves and prototype alongside the team.

Systems Thinker: Able to architect scalable systems across ground and airborne environments.

Fast-Moving Operator: Thrives in ambiguity and takes initiative to solve complex challenges.

Plays to Win: Enjoys the hard but worthwhile experience of grinding with a team to achieve something worthwhile.

Kind: At home in a culture where excellence and kindness coexist.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience

Eq uity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company’s future

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses https://seneca.com/careers/?ashby_jid=48545dec-088d-460a-90c5-b7d48aa72684 3/410/16/26, 1:45 PM Seneca - Careers

Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to rechar