Director of R&D

The browser has become the main productivity tool for employees due to driving trends like working remotely, BYOD, and web-based SaaS applications.At Seraphic, we are revolutionizing browser security. Our patent-pending technology offers unmatched protection against zero-day attacks, phishing, and malicious downloads. By operating at the core of the browser, we provide comprehensive visibility and control, preventing data loss and leakage.Why Seraphic?Cutting-Edge Protection: Full defense against all browser threatsSeamless Access: Browse internal sites and private applications directly from your browser without a VPN or a remote desktopInnovative Environment: Be part of a team leading the cybersecurity frontier shaping the modern solutions impacting billions of usersChallenging Technologies: Engage with a rich SaaS app, high-scale backend processing millions of requests, and a core networking solution, all with the highest level of securityInnovation and Leadership: Leverage our patented technology and leadership recognition, such as Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Enabling Technology Leadership Award for Global Zero Trust Browser SecurityCollaboration and Team: Work with industry experts in a collaborative environment to solve complex problemsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up company, consisting of talented team players, with the best-of-breed solution revolutionizing browser security.Join us in shaping the future of secure browsing!We’re looking for a Director of R&D to lead and scale our engineering organization — a strategic and hands-on leader who can drive product innovation, technical excellence, and operational efficiency.This role is a unique opportunity to influence the company’s technology, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the direction of our technology.What You'll Do:Lead and mentor 3 R&D teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performanceDefine the technical strategy in alignment with business goals, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of our productsDrive end-to-end product development – from ideation and design through implementation, QA, and deploymentCollaborate closely with the CTO, Product, and other executive leaders to shape the technology roadmap and ensure alignment with company strategyEstablish engineering best practices, including code quality standards, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and agile processesRecruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent to build a robust, distributed R&D organizationPromote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the teamsBe a hands-on leader: develop complex and efficient client-based agents and on-prem components, including highly secured client-to-server communicationRequirements:What You’ll bring with you:8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teamsProven experience in designing and developing backend micro-services in Node.js / Python / Rust / C++, preferably in high-scaleStrong technical background in cybersecurity, web technologies, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and SaaS architecturesProven experience in scaling engineering teams and building high-performing R&D organizationsStrategic thinker with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsPassion for driving technical excellence while delivering business valueAbility to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges, demonstrating autonomy, top-notch design, and high-quality executionHighly motivated and self-learnerB.Sc. Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent knowledgeNice to have but not a must:A cyber-related knowledge from the industry or from a relevant military unitA start-up working experience, preferably in early stages