Network Software Team Lead

We’re looking for a Network Software Team Lead to take a central role in shaping the connectivity layer behind mission-critical drone and autonomous-system deployments . This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep expertise in networking software with the ability to lead, mentor, and scale a strong engineering team. You’ll lead by example-building high-impact networking capabilities while driving quality, ownership, and fast, pragmatic execution. Who are we? Elsight is building the backbone of uncrewed systems. Our Halo platform is evolving from mission-critical connectivity into a broader uncrewed enablement platform - combining secure connectivity, positioning, video, and autonomy support into one unified solution. We operate at the intersection of hardware, software, and cloud, enabling uncrewed platforms to complete missions reliably even in contested, remote, or GNSS-denied environments. Our technology is already deployed globally in real operational use cases, trusted by demanding customers where performance and resilience matter most. We’re a fast-growing, execution-driven team that values ownership, clarity, and professionalism. As a relatively small team, every role has a real impact. We work in a hybrid model from our office in Ramat Gan , right by the train lines. You will… Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team (Frontend, Backend, DevOps, QA), while staying deeply hands-on in architecture and development. Design and develop core networking software capabilities powering reliable, real-world connectivity. Take full ownership of features from definition through delivery, ensuring high quality from design to production. Make key technical decisions around network stacks, protocols, performance, scalability, and reliability . Drive engineering excellence: code reviews, testing practices, observability, and clean interfaces. Collaborate cross-functionally with other product teams to deliver cohesive systems. Recruit more people for the team and

Requirements: Apply if you have … 3+ years of hands-on experience in networking software development (not IT/network administration), including protocols, debugging, and performance considerations. 3+ years of experience leading a software team , with responsibility for execution, mentorship, and day-to-day delivery. Proven experience building production-grade software in a Linux environment , with strong troubleshooting skills. 4+ years of hands-on software development experience in Python (preferrably), ideally within networking-focused products or systems. Solid understanding of Linux networking fundamentals , and how to build reliable systems around them. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a clear ownership mindset. Bonus points if you’ve got experience with:  OpenVPN, WireGuard VRFs, namespaces, eBPF, TC Familiar with mobile networks and modems SD-WAN, MultiWAN Apply now and help shape the future of autonomous systems at Elsight.