Vice President, Engineering Platform

Vice President, Engineering Platform

About the Company
Prominent network security company
Industry
Computer & Network Security
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2015
Employees
51-200
Funding
$26-$50 million
Categories
Technology
Information Technology & Services
Security
Developer Tools
Network Security

Business Classifications
B2B
Enterprise

About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead its Platform Engineering division. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, consistency, and performance of the company's cloud infrastructure and platform experience for internal development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the R&D strategy, building long-term roadmaps, and ensuring effective engineering execution within this critical domain. They will also be the ultimate budget holder for strategic software and infrastructure vendors, emphasizing the need for an interest in cost management and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building and operating scaled-up distributed software applications, experience in enterprise SAAS at the highest engineering leadership levels, and the ability to dive deep into technical details while being a kind and thoughtful leader.As the Vice President of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of the company's mission to make the digital world a safer place, empowering developers to build fast and stay secure. You will lead a team of approximately 80 individuals across various locations, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can tackle critical technical problems and build a world-class leadership team. Candidates should have a proven ability to plan and succeed, create alignment, and satisfy stakeholders, all within a fast-moving and energetic setting. The company values diversity and inclusivity, and encourages applications from those typically underrepresented in the tech industry.
Hiring Manager Title
Executive Vice President of Engineering
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Engineering
Information Technology

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