Algorithms Team Lead

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Droneshield Limited Full time

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world's most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counterdrone sector. Our customers are militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Sydney CBD. There are approximately 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

**About the role**

DroneShield is seeking an Algorithms Team Lead to drive the next generation of our world-leading drone detection technology. In this role, you'll guide a talented, multidisciplinary team - spanning AI/ML, digital signal processing, and software engineering - pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electronic warfare and counter-drone systems.

As a key leader in our Sensors & Effectors group, you'll shape technical strategy, deliver cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact, and mentor top engineers in a fast-growth, mission-driven environment. This is a unique opportunity to pair deep technical expertise with leadership, enabling innovation that directly contributes to global safety and security.

**Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations**
- Lead a team of Engineers from a range of disciplines (AI/ML, Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, Software) to build next-generation drone detection algorithms
- Develop technical and execution strategy for the research and development of best-in-class solutions
- Bring business context to engineering practice, keeping the focus on delivery of value
- Define and run projects, and be accountable for their successful execution
- Establish and promote best practices in algorithm design and software development
- Ensure deliverables are well tested across a range of products and use cases
- Work across the business to identify and resolve logístical and resourcing problems
- Manage and grow a group of highly capable and motivated engineers, providing regular guidance and mentorship

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience leading a team of Engineers (3+ years)
- Experience with AI/ML based systems (3+ years)
- Experience with Python, and one or more compiled languages (C/C++ preferred)
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence, or similar products
- Ability to translate business requirements and objectives between the engineering and executive team
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with engineers from non-software / data science backgrounds
- Track record for delivering commercial solutions through the entire life cycle
- Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radio Frequency (RF) experience is highly valued

**Who you are**
- You thrive leading teams of people
- You enjoy mentoring others to adopt industry standard practices
- You are a lifelong learner who keeps up with current best practices in your areas of expertise
- You have an abundance of ambition and motivation to grow the business
- You want to beat the big players in the industry

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