Head of Software Development

Realityworks, Inc

Head of Software Development at Realityworks AI driving AI strategy and software delivery across innovative platforms. Overseeing engineering teams to shape the future of education-focused solutions.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeEau Claire • Florida, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $238,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical architecture and AI software strategy, with a strong focus on cloud applications, embedded systems, and engineering standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize engineering processes to drive innovation and growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Architecture OwnershipAI Software Strategy ExecutionOutsourced Engineering Team ManagementSaaS Platform ExperienceCloud Architecture Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAI/LLM TechnologiesCloud ApplicationsEmbedded SystemsSimulation TechnologiesPatient-State ModelingGrading EnginesAI Training-Data PipelinesQuality AssuranceDevOps

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

SaaSCloud ArchitectureAIMachine LearningOutsourced Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns the technical architecture, platform roadmap, and engineering standards across cloud applications, embedded systems, physical products, and simulation technologies
Defines and executes the organization's AI software strategy, including LLMs, SLMs, speech technologies, computer vision, and intelligent agents
Leads software delivery and release execution across all product lines, ensuring alignment with business priorities and product roadmaps
Builds and protects the company's differentiated technical IP, including patient-state modeling, grading engines, clinical scenario modeling, and AI training-data pipelines
Directs and optimizes an elastic network of outsourced engineering partners across product management, software engineering, AI/ML, QA, and DevOps functions
Provides leadership and oversight to the Quality & Validation, Simulation Systems, and Embedded Design teams
Establishes scalable engineering processes, development standards, platform strategies, and technology roadmaps that support long-term growth
Partners with product, clinical, hardware, AI, and customer-facing teams to evaluate opportunities, prioritize investments, and deliver innovative customer solutions
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible software engineering experience will also be considered
8+ years of software engineering experience
Demonstrated experience directing outsourced/offshored engineering teams at scale
Experience with SaaS platforms and cloud architectures
Strong understanding of modern AI/LLM technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and designed to grow in value as we succeed together
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being
401(k) Retirement Plan: With company match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Wellness Incentives: Gym reimbursement and healthy living rewards
Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Flexible Spending Accounts: Including dependent care coverage
Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term
Education Support: Tuition assistance for continued learning
Community Engagement: Paid volunteer time and donation matching