Team Leader - AI Team

Tufin is a market leader in network security policy management, offering solutions that provide automated, end-to-end visibility and control over complex networks. Our mission is to enable enterprises to manage security policies across hybrid cloud environments efficiently and securely.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic hands-on R&D Team Leader to lead the development of Tufin’s innovative first AI assistant. The ideal candidate will lead a talented team of full-stack developers and data scientists, leveraging modern large language model (LLM) approaches to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team a fast phased working team
• Strong technical skills & hands-on approach with the ability to drive architectural changes and new technologies adoptions.
• Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of the AI assistant, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output, ensuring security aspects and allowing rapidly changing product requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, Security and IT, DevOps, and other teams in the R&D to align project goals with business objectives.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies to integrate modern LLM approaches into the product.
• Performance Monitoring: Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of the AI product.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills:

Proficiency in full-stack development (Python, Java , Web Development).

Strong background in AI and machine learning, particularly with large language models.

Experience with cloud environments and technologies (Azure, GCP, AWS).

• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and scalable solutions.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools