Head of Platform

Head of Platform (permanent position) - Austin, TX vicinityOur client is building the Human Operating System! The technology is an adaptive intelligence system that senses, interprets and trains human performance in real time. The platform ingests multimodal bio signals , estimates human state, executes closed-loop adaptation, and continuously learns across individuals and populations. It powers every training experience today and forms the foundation for a programmable ecosystem in the future.The VP, Platform is the architectural and technical owner of our client's adaptive runtime system, currently implemented within a VR-based software environment. This is a permanent , equity-based position in Austin, TX and offers a competitive base salary and great benefits. No visa sponsorship or subcontracting arrangements are available.T he Role: VP, Platform / SoftwareThis role is responsible for scaling and hardening a real-time, multimodal, closed-loop intelligence system that integrates biosignal processing, AI-driven state modeling, and adaptive training inside an immersive VR runtime.You will lead the evolution of a tightly integrated VR-based adaptive system into a modular, scalable platform architecture while ensuring performance, reliability, and production-grade AI/ML deployment.Core ResponsibilitiesAdaptive System ArchitectureArchitect and scale a real-time multimodal adaptive runtime systemDefine system boundaries across signal processing, state modeling, runtime execution, and interfacesGuide the evolution from integrated VR implementation to modular platform servicesAI/ML & Personalization InfrastructureOwn state modeling, personalization engines, and reinforcement learning systemsDefine model lifecycle management (training, validation, versioning, deployment, monitoring)Prevent model drift and ensure safe adaptation at scaleData Integrity & GovernanceEstablish end-to-end data integrity standards across ingestion, processing, storage, and reportingDefine data schemas, validation pipelines, and reproducibility standardsEnsure healthcare-aligned data governance, security, and compliance readinessPopulation Learning & ExperimentationBuild structured experimentation frameworksOwn cross-user analytics infrastructureEnsure statistical rigor in state scoring and outcome validationPlatform & API StrategyDevelop APIs and tooling that enable configurable and future creator-built experiencesDefine clear boundaries between intelligence services and interface layersDrive the long-term roadmap from product-integrated system to programmable platformTeam & Technical LeadershipLead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams (VR, backend, ML)Establish engineering standards and architectural disciplineTranslate long-term platform vision into phased executionRequired Experience10+ years of engineering leadership, including ownership of large-scale platform architectureExperience architecting and shipping real-time, state-driven or event-driven systems (e.g., AR/VR, gaming engines, robotics, autonomous systems, health tech, or similar)Production experience deploying AI/ML systems, including model lifecycle management (training, validation, versioning, monitoring)Experience integrating AI/ML into user-facing products, not just research environmentsExperience designing multimodal or high-frequency data systems (sensor data, streaming data, telemetry, etc.)Proven ability to modulate tightly integrated systems into scalable, service-oriented architectureExperience building and scaling multidisciplinary engineering teams (backend, ML, client, data)Strong systems thinking with demonstrated ability to define clean architectural boundariesIf you're ready to step into a role where your skills directly shape organizational success, where every day tests your abilities in new ways, and where you'll grow alongside visionary leadership-this is your opportunity.C ontact Martha Michaux at mmichaux@hirenetworks.com or (919)981-6200 x31 4 with questions regarding this posting. A Word resume is preferred when applying.