Head of Engineering

Engineering
Israel

Description

Head of Engineering
We are a well-funded cybersecurity startup backed by top-tier VCs. Our mission is to solve some of the most challenging problems in the security of software– how to make AI-first organizations release applications fast and not be bothered by security, leveraging AI agents to create secure code and fix vulnerabilities.
We are in a fast-growing, new space and looking to lead this new era of application security where AI write code.
The Role
We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization as we continue to grow.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who grew through software development roles and has experience building teams in startup environments. You will be responsible for shaping the engineering culture, scaling the organization, and ensuring the successful delivery of our platform.
Responsibilities

Lead and grow the engineering organization, including team leads and individual contributors
Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals
Build scalable engineering processes and development practices
Work closely with product, security, and executive leadership on roadmap and strategy
Ensure high standards for system architecture, reliability, and security
Recruit, mentor, and develop top engineering talent
Drive a culture of ownership, innovation, and execution

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, including a proven track record of leading engineering teams in startup and high-growth environments.
Experience managing multiple teams or team leads
Strong system architecture and cloud-native platform experience
Experience with microservices architectures and large-scale systems
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice to have

Experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or developer tooling
Experience scaling engineering teams from early-stage to growth-stage companies
Familiarity with AI-driven platforms or data-intensive systems