Director of Software Engineering

Who we are:

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for: 

• BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Global InfoSec Awards
• Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
• CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management and Data Protection Companies (3 years running)
• DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work for
• Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
• 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
• Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:

We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to join our growing R&D leadership team, reporting to the VP of Engineering. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of strategic product lines, drive innovation at scale, and lead multiple engineering teams working on BigID’s core domain. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure we build cutting-edge, data-driven, customer-facing applications that create meaningful impact for Fortune 100 companies. Our ideal candidate is business-oriented, highly technical, and passionate about building high-performing teams and scalable systems that solve real-world problems.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow multiple engineering teams across regions, focusing on BigID’s core domain and strategic product lines
• Solve complex software problems with a data-driven and customer-centric mindset
  Collaborate closely with Product Managers to align priorities and drive business outcomes
• Build for scale, ensuring our systems and teams can support growing customer demand and evolving use cases
• Foster a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative engineering culture
• Define and track KPIs that reflect team health, quality, and delivery
  Engage directly with customers to deeply understand their challenges and align solutions accordingly
• Partner with distributed teams across Israel, Portugal, Ukraine, Poland, and India to deliver consistent value

What you’ll bring:

• 4+ years of experience leading multiple software teams (10+ engineers total), including managers and senior ICs
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in systems design and architecture
  Deep technical expertise, including 5-6 years of hands-on development in NodeJS, TypeScript, or Java
• Proven experience delivering scalable, production-grade solutions
  Background working with data-intensive systems and integrating external/in-house APIs and SDKs
• Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM practices and modern CI/CD workflows
• Demonstrated success collaborating with Product Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive business-oriented goals
• Passion for building diverse, high-achieving engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Excellent written and spoken English

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or MBA
• Experience in machine learning
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab

What’s in it for you?!

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

• Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
• Flexible work arrangements - for parents, for remote workdays, etc.
• Office perks: dog-friendly environment, fully stocked fridge, gym, and exercise classes, weekly Happy Hours, free parking, evening meals
• Knowledge training & Career development tracks

Our Values:

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.
Care - We care about our customers and each other
Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
Try - We try our best and we don’t give up
Shine - We shine and make it our mission to always stand out

We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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