Are you ready to embark on a career that constantly challenges your capabilities and allows you to work with cutting-edge technologies shaping the future? We're expanding and looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as the Head of Core Computer Software Platform.
Your Role
As the Head of Core Computer Software Platform, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development and verification of a scalable computing platform that supports our advanced product portfolio within Saab Surveillance.
In this leadership role, you will:
Define and drive the requirements, architecture, and implementation of our computing platforms
Manage the core software platform and its integration within the larger ecosystem of our products
Lead a dynamic team in solving complex problems while ensuring top-notch performance and security
Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product direction and ensure alignment with business goals
Your Profile
We are seeking a leader who thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to help us continue advancing Saab’s role in providing world-class security and defense solutions.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in leading large scale software organizations
Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, driving technical initiatives and driving transformations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Desired Skills:
Experience in sensor technologies or embedded systems
Background in data security and secure platform design
Experience in cloud-based platforms and distributed computing
Knowledge of agile development methodologies and project management
Solid understanding of scalable software systems and data handling
To be successful in this role, we see that you have:
A strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset.
A proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering growth and overcoming challenges.
A high level of drive, perseverance, and the ability to energize teams toward achieving strategic goals
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What You will be a part of
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!