Director of Software Architecture
US$215,000 – US$260,000 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Director of Software Architecture ”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$215,000 – US$260,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's or higher
Company Overview
Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.
The Role
Red 6 is seeking a highly experienced Director of Software Architecture to join our dynamic team in Louisville, CO or Santa Monica, CA. The Director of Software Architecture reports directly to the Chief Product Officer and is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the software architecture across Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) product portfolio and future software platforms.
As the Director of Software Architect, this role establishes long-term software technical strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures spanning real-time graphics, embedded software, edge computing, AI-enabled capabilities, cloud services, mission applications, simulation, and aircraft integration. Working closely with Engineering leadership, Product Management, Chief Engineer(s), and Program teams, this leader drives architectural consistency across products while enabling rapid innovation and disciplined execution.
As a deeply technical executive, the Director, Software Architecture provides hands-on technical leadership, establishes software engineering best practices, governs architecture decisions, and mentors software architects and senior engineering leaders. This position serves as a primary software architecture advisor to the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer as well as other executive leadership and customers, ensuring Red 6 maintains a modern, scalable, and mission-ready software ecosystem.
Responsibilities
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Serve as the technical authority for enterprise software architecture across Red 6's ATARS and future software-enabled products.
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Define and maintain the long-term software architecture roadmap supporting current programs and next-generation capabilities.
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Lead architectural definition across embedded software, real-time rendering, simulation, mission systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, edge computing, AI/ML services, and user applications.
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Establish software architecture governance through Architecture Review Boards, design standards, reusable frameworks, and technical decision processes.
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Partner with Chief Engineers to ensure software architectures align with overall system architecture, technical baselines, and product roadmaps.