Director Software Engineering- CWP (Cortex Cloud)
Core
Lead an engineering group of ~25 engineers building Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) and Cloud Network Security (CNS) systems for enterprise customers.
Role type
Director of Engineering (Backend/Cloud Infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable, distributed cloud-native backend microservices operating at petabyte scale.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, backend engineering, systems design, large-scale distributed cloud architectures, end-to-end SDLC ownership, stakeholder alignment, technical deep dives with enterprise clients
Preferred skills
Kubernetes security (KSPM/CNS), large-scale data platforms (BigQuery, MongoDB, MySQL), cybersecurity domain expertise, massive scale distributed services
Technologies
GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, BigQuery, MongoDB, MySQL
Responsibilities
Build and mentor high-performing backend teams; Partner with Product and cross-functional teams to define roadmaps; Own end-to-end software development lifecycle; Provide architectural leadership for petabyte-scale distributed systems; Drive production readiness and operational excellence; Align stakeholders on technical strategy and execution plans; Engage with strategic enterprise customers for technical reviews and direction.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise