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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days Merlinlabs's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Merlinlabs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Merlinlabs
- high 26 stale, 1 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Merlinlabs's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Merlinlabs.
About this role
The Director of AI Core Software at Merlin Labs will lead the development and deployment of the autonomy platform for aircraft, focusing on full-stack autonomy from takeoff to touchdown. This role involves overseeing a small team in a startup-like environment, contributing to the certification and commercialization of autonomous flight solutions for both commercial and defense aviation.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 3/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Merlinlabs as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in software development and AI technologies
- Proven leadership skills in managing teams
- Strong understanding of autonomy systems in aviation
What you get
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- 401k with match
- Work/life integration
Worth weighing
- Remote work options available, but must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
- Company is in the aerospace and defense sector, which may involve regulatory challenges
- Role is in a startup environment, which can be fast-paced and require adaptability
Summarised from Merlinlabs's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Merlinlabs on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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