We are looking for a Field Application Team Leader for our Application Engineering group. In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing technical team based in both Israel and North America. You will be the technical authority bridging the gap between our cutting-edge LiDAR technology and our global customers in the automotive, robotaxi, and smart infrastructure sectors.
As a Team Leader, you will ensure your team successfully performs demos and integrates our products into customer platforms, unblocks technical bottlenecks, and provides the feedback loop necessary for our R&D teams in Israel to maintain our market leadership.
What you'll do:
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a global team of Application Engineers (IL & US). Define KPIs, oversee professional growth, and ensure seamless collaboration across time zones
Technical Strategy: Define the best practices for product demonstrations, field testing, and customer integration workflows
Bridge to R&D: Act as the primary technical interface between the field (North America) and HQ (Israel) product, engineering, and validation teams
Customer Excellence: Oversee high-stakes technical engagements with automotive OEMs and robotaxi providers, ensuring top-tier support and rapid issue resolution
Resource Management: Prioritize team tasks to support both existing customer maintenance and new business opportunities (Sales support)
Hands-on Oversight: Jump into complex technical "firefighting" when necessary, providing expert guidance on HW/SW troubleshooting and system integration
Requirements: Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Leadership Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in leading technical teams (Application Engineering, Field Support, or System Engineering)
Global Management: Proven experience managing remote teams or working closely with international offices (specifically North America)
Technical Proficiency: Strong background in HW/SW integration, C++, Python, and ROS. Experience with embedded systems
Communication: Exceptional English (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executives
Advantages
Background in LiDAR, Radar, or Optical sensing technologies
Familiarity with Perception, AI, or Robotics
Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership presence with a "servant leadership" mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Willingness to travel (around 10%) to customer sites and US offices
This position is open to all candidates.