VP of Engineering

About Paladin Paladin is transforming public safety with autonomous technology, aiming to be on-site during emergencies within  90 seconds .

When 911 is called, our systems launch  to  provide real-time intelligence to first responders, enhancing their ability to save lives.

We develop and operate the software and infrastructure for  Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR)  programs nationwide.

Our technology, including the  Watchtower  command platform and the  EXT  AI module, integrates seamlessly to ensure reliable, scalable autonomy for public safety.

The Role The VP of Engineering leads the entire engineering organization at Paladin — spanning software, hardware, robotics, systems, and QA.

You’ll own the technical architecture, develop the team structure, and drive execution for field-reliable, mission-critical systems that operate every day in live emergencies.

You’ll work closely with the executive team to align technical direction with company strategy, product goals, and operational realities.

As both a strategic leader and a deeply technical systems thinker, you’ll ensure Paladin’s technology remains best-in-class while scaling the engineering organization to meet future growth.

Responsibilities Technical Leadership :

• Define and maintain the architectural vision across autonomy, communications, data, and control systems.
• Ensure technical decisions support scalability, interoperability, and long-term reliability.

Team Management :

Organizational Scale :

Execution & Delivery :

Reliability & Systems Quality :

Cross-Functional Partnership :

Culture & Mentorship :

Long-Term Vision :

What Success Looks Like Clear, unified system architecture spanning all Paladin platforms A scalable org structure and strong leadership bench across disciplines Engineering org grown from ~25 to 40+ with high retention and productivity 99.5%+ reliability across field deployments Predictable release cadence and measurable quality improvements A culture that balances innovation with reliability and operational discipline Qualifications 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams Strong background in robotics systems, IoT, autonomy , or mission-critical software Experience building and scaling technical organizations (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment) Deep understanding of systems integration , hardware-software interaction , and real-world deployment challenges Proven ability to architect and deliver reliable distributed systems and field-operated robotics Strong leadership, communication, and organizational design skills Passion for building technology that directly impacts public safety and real-world outcomes Nice to Have Experience in robotics integration, autonomy, or real-time communications Familiarity with FAA, BVLOS, or public safety technology ecosystems Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical systems   What We Offer :

Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!