Head of Research And Development

Apono is a fast-growing startup in the DevSecOps realm based in Tel Aviv and NYC.

Apono provides a permission management automation platform with 'just in time' access to cloud assets, databases, Kubernetes clusters, and more.

We help companies automate permission management in a way that allows organizations to stay agile and secure.

We believe fast movement and developers' ownership do not need to affect the environment's security level.

We strive to be a product-led organization, building a product with fast Time to Value while prioritizing the frictionless developer experience.

We are looking for a Head of R&D!

Responsibilities:

Leading the R&D department, encompassing Engineering, DevOps, and QA teams.

- Collaborate closely with the Product Department to define requirements and prioritize feature development.

- Work with Product Management and other stakeholders to ensure successful product releases that meet market demands.

- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet business objectives and deadlines.

- Develop and execute a strategic plan for the department that aligns with the company’s overall goals and aims to enhance innovation and product development efficiency.

- Foster a culture of success, continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

- Mentor team members to aid in their professional growth.

- Recruit, mentor, and provide technical leadership to strengthen software engineering teams.

- Keep abreast of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading, managing, and scaling R&D teams and R&D team managers, preferably within startup environments that expanded from a small to a larger scale (from 10+ to 100+ members).

- At least 8 years of experience in scaling software engineering teams.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Robust technical background in software engineering, with hands-on experience designing and developing scalable, distributed backend services.

- Proven track record in supporting critical production environments.

- Familiarity with engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing coverage, and experience with Agile and SDLC setups.

- Data-oriented and entrepreneurial leadership skills, focusing on achieving tangible results.

Advantages:

- Experience in cyber security startups.

- Strong technical expertise in Java, Go, Kubernetes, and AWS cloud services.