Director of Engineering

August 17

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Synack, Inc.

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Security Testing • Cybersecurity • Penetration Testing • Vulnerability Management

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Description

• Define and oversee the execution of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that span across backend and frontend development within distributed architectures. • Lead the quarterly formation of feature teams, integrating full-stack, UI, and backend engineers to address specific project needs. • Utilize deep knowledge in distributed systems architecture to guide and support development efforts and review technical design. • Be prepared to engage in hands-on coding and conduct code reviews as necessary. • Serve as a coach for agile methodologies, guiding scrum teams in implementing best practices. • Take charge during incident response situations, providing decisive leadership and direction. • Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered. • Proactively develop top-tier full-stack and UI engineers. • Actively mentor engineers at all levels, focusing on skill development, career progression, and personal growth. • Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the product and infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in computer science or a related field. • Minimum of 15 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7 years focused on code development and 10 years in increasingly responsible leadership roles. • Exceptional leadership abilities, including experience in building mentoring and guiding engineering teams. • Demonstrated experience building software systems that include AI/ML technologies (including LLMs). • Expertise working with large datasets and data processing systems. • Proficient in any one of the programming languages such as Python (preferred), Go, Rust, or C++. • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with an ability to tackle challenging and complex technical problems. • Experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to coach teams in Agile practices. • A strong track record of technical leadership and impactful contributions. • Proven track record in mentoring engineers and setting technical direction for the organization. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

• Compensation package may include equity and benefits • For more details about our benefits, please see here