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Role Summary
We are seeking a Technical Lead - UI to drive the design, architecture, and implementation of OverWatch, our mission-critical command-and-control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles. This role combines hands-on frontend development with technical leadership, guiding a small team building highly reliable, performant UIs used in real-world operational environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable making architectural trade-offs, collaborating across disciplines, and iterating quickly based on direct user feedback from the field.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the technical team responsible for developing a cutting-edge command-and- control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles.
- Own the frontend architecture, defining coding standards, best practices, and design patterns for UI development.
- Remain hands-on in the codebase, contributing to core UI features, architectural components, and critical bug fixes.
- Partner closely with UX designers to translate design systems into high-quality, production-ready implementations.
- Collaborate with product managers to shape requirements and break work into clear, deliverable milestones.
- Get into the field to observe real users operating the system in training and operational environments, rapidly iterating and experimenting based on end-user needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline and 3+ years relevant professional experience; OR 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience with React and TypeScript.
Desired Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven experience leading technical teams or serving in a technical leadership role
- Experience with different frontend development languages and frameworks.
- Familiarity integrating with a variety of backend APIs.
- Experience working with multiple communication protocols; prior experience with MQTT is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with ATAK/TAK is strongly preferred
Benefits
Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.
- The salary range for this position is $200K to $240K annually
- Equity compensation
- Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible PTO
- 401k with company match
- Parental leave
Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.
Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [peopleops@overland.ai] to request an accommodation.