R&D Manager

Company Description

IXDen is solving problems in one of the most critical areas of cyber security and industrial operations. It is located in Ramat Gan and was established by seasoned entrepreneurs.

The Company is implementing a new, patented approach to modeling and monitoring operational environments of water, power, oil, and gas industries together with IoT device security. The technology is based on unique and innovative topological algorithms, statistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).

IXDen is currently serving a number of large multi-national customers and expanding its business in the US and Europe.  

Role Description

R&D Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the R&D organization, including technology evaluation and agile process of software product design, development, testing, and implementation.

The R&D Manager is expected to manage two professional teams and report to one of the Founders.

The R&D Manager will also be required to interact with local and international customers on all product and technology aspects under her/his responsibility.

Qualifications

• At least a B.Sc. in Computer Science/SW Engineering from a top university
• 6+ years’ experience in designing and building enterprise-grade software (can be in IDF)
• Management experience – leading a group of 6-12 people at least, a number of groups - advantage
• Extensive experience in backend development with Java (Spring Boot) and Python
• Experience in a microservices architecture
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and methodologies
• Fluent in Linux and Windows
• Experience with C/C++, and embedded systems – a big advantage
• Knowledge of computer networks, especially security aspects - advantage
• Background in mathematics, statistics, AI, and ML – a big advantage
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm – a big Advantage
• Experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka – Advantage

• Experience in interaction with local and global Customers – advantage
• Self-driven and self-motivated, can-do attitude
• Ability to operate in a constantly changing start-up environment, work under pressure, and meet deadline requirements
• Leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Fast learner
• Perseverance
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with well-developed persuasive arguments