Neros
Ground Software Manager
$198K–$278K
Torrance, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026
About the job
Leads the team building and delivering Neros’ Ground Control Station and other operator-facing software for flying and commanding drones.
What you'll do
- Lead and grow the Ground Software team, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management.
- Own the architecture, delivery, reliability, and release cadence of the Ground Control Station and operator-facing software.
- Set software quality and testing practices, including code review, CI/CD, and unit and integration testing.
What they ask for
- Hands-on software team management, including people management and technical direction.
- Strong background building user- or operator-facing software for demanding, real-world environments.
- Hands-on depth in operator UX, real-time/low-latency video, or telemetry/command pipelines.
- Track record shipping reliable software on hard deadlines involving physical hardware or field performance.
Nice to have
- Experience with Ground Control Station or UAS operator software, such as ATAK/TAK, QGroundControl, or Mission Planner.
- Experience with low-latency video pipelines, geospatial/mapping, multi-vehicle operator UX, or external C2/military command systems.
Pay
$198,000 - $277,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
Ground Control Station (GCS), ATAK, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, RTSP, WebRTC, GStreamer, CI/CD
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