Head of Research And Development

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Sera SystemsOperations and People Coordinator @ Sera SystemsLead AI Innovation & Engineering Strategy | Head of R&D at High-Growth SaaS CompanyAbout the RoleSera Systems is seeking a visionary Head of Research and Development to lead our engineering and product teams into the next era of AI-powered SaaS innovation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, product strategy, and organizational scale.You’ll own the full product and engineering lifecycle—from roadmap to release—while embedding AI-first thinking, modernizing legacy systems, and driving velocity across pods. Reporting directly to the CRO, you’ll help shape Sera into a category-defining platform for field service businesses.What You’ll DoSet and execute the product + engineering roadmap aligned to company OKRs and customer impact.Lead technical strategy across Ruby on Rails, React, and modern architectures.Champion AI innovation, integrating LLMs, prompt engineering, and automation into workflows.Modernize legacy systems, driving modular, scalable, and AI-native architecture.Mentor and grow high-performing teams, including product managers and engineering leads.Own delivery rituals, sprint planning, architectural reviews, and product validation.Collaborate cross-functionally with GTM, CX, Design, and Executive leadership.Drive measurable outcomes, from product velocity to platform stability and business growth.What You Bring10+ years in full-stack SaaS engineering and product roles5+ years in senior leadership (Head of Product/Engineering, CTO, etc.)5+ years of hands-on Ruby on Rails experience3+ years operationalizing AI/ML in commercial productsProven success launching products or overhauling systems that scaled revenue or unlocked new marketsExperience in fast-paced environments (Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiencesPassion for building scalable, ethical, and explainable AI systemsTesting: RSpec, Cypress, Selenium, JestSecurity: Snyk, SonarQube, OWASP practicesWhy Join Sera?Lead a high-impact transformation at a high-growth SaaS companyWork directly with executive leadership to shape product and technical strategyBuild and scale AI-native systems that solve real-world problemsJoin a culture of innovation, velocity, and continuous learningSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionResearch, Strategy/Planning, and EngineeringIndustriesSoftware Development and IT System Testing and EvaluationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sera Systems by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Get notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Research And Development” roles.Dallas, TX $160,000.00-$190,000.00 1 month agoMidlothian, TX $190,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks agoVice President, Manufacturing OperationsVP of Manufacturing Operations (Dallas, Texas, United States, 89149)Dallas, TX $160,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month agoSenior Operations Manager (Relocation Required)Team Lead Production Operations ReliabilityMANAGER PRODUCTION (Sunnyvale, Texas, United States, 75182)Garland, TX $72,700.00-$109,100.00 2 weeks agoDallas, TX $106,400.00-$178,100.00 2 weeks agoIrving, TX $80,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week agoMansfield, TX $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 day agoAddison, TX $75,000.00-$80,000.00 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17