Delivery Lead / Elite Defence AI Team / London
A rapidly scaling defence technology company is looking for an exceptional Delivery Lead to help drive the delivery of software powering the next generation of AI, robotics, and autonomous systems.
This is an opportunity to join an elite engineering organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, working alongside world-class engineers, product leaders, and founders to deliver mission-critical technology. You'll play a central role in turning ambitious technical roadmaps into reality, ensuring complex engineering programmes are delivered at pace without compromising quality.
What's in it for you?
• Join one of the UK's most ambitious deep-tech startups backed by leading global investors
• Work alongside exceptional engineers building AI, robotics, and autonomous systems
• Own delivery across high-impact, mission-critical engineering programmes
• Influence product strategy while working directly with founders and technical leadership
• High autonomy, rapid career progression, meaningful equity, and a strong compensation package
What they're looking for:
• 5+ years' experience delivering complex software or technical programmes in high-growth technology companies
• Experience working closely with engineering teams in Agile environments
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Comfortable balancing priorities, managing risk, and delivering in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills with a highly organised, ownership-driven mindset
• Strong technical understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-based products
Nice to have:
• Experience within AI, robotics, defence, autonomous systems, or other deep-tech environments
• Background as a Software Engineer, Technical Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or Technical Program Manager
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or complex enterprise software
If you're looking to work alongside one of the strongest engineering teams in the UK, delivering technology that solves some of the world's most complex real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Delivery Lead / Elite Defence AI Team / London
