Technical Lead - UI

Overland AISeattle, Washington

$200,000 - $240,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Compensation

$200,000-$240,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

About Overland AI:

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role SummaryWe are seeking aTechnical Lead-UIto drive the design, architecture, and implementation ofOverWatch, ourmission-critical command-and-control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles. This role combines hands-on frontend development with technical leadership, guiding a small team building highly reliable, performant UIs used in real-world operational environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable making architectural trade-offs, collaborating across disciplines, and iterating quickly based on direct user feedback from the field.

In this role, you will:

Lead the technical team responsible for developing a cutting-edge command-and- control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles.
Own the frontend architecture, defining coding standards, best practices, and design patterns for UI development.
Remain hands-on in the codebase, contributing to core UI features, architectural components, and critical bug fixes.
Partner closely with UX designers to translate design systems into high-quality, production-ready implementations.
Collaborate with product managers to shape requirements and break work into clear, deliverable milestones.
Get into the field to observe real users operating the system in training and operational environments, rapidly iterating and experimenting based on end-user needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline and 3+ years relevant professional experience; OR 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Experience with React and TypeScript.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

Proven experience leading technical teams or serving in a technical leadership role
Experience with different frontend development languages and frameworks.
Familiarity integrating with a variety of backend APIs.
Experience working with multiple communication protocols; prior experience with MQTT is strongly preferred.
Prior experience with ATAK/TAK is strongly preferred

Benefits

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

The salary range for this position is $200K to $240K annually
Equity compensation
Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
Flexible PTO
401k with company match
Parental leave

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FAQs About Technical Lead - UI Jobs at Overland AI

What is the work location for this position at Overland AI?

This job at Overland AI is located in Seattle, Washington, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Overland AI?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $200,000 and $240,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Overland AI?

Overland AI lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Overland AI?

Overland AI is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Overland AI for this role?

Overland AI offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Parental and Family Leave, Flexible/Unlimited PTO, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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