About SecurityScorecard:

SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, with over 12 million companies continuously rated, operating in 64 countries. Founded in 2013 by security & risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy & Sam Kassoumeh & funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecards patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, & cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find & fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint. 

Headquartered in New York City, our culture has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a "Best Workplace, by Crains NY as a "Best Places to Work in NYC," & as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2023 & to the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023 award recognizing forward-thinking employers for their unwavering commitment to employee engagement.  SecurityScorecard is proud to be funded by world-class investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Moodys, Sequoia Capital, GV & Riverwood Capital.

About the Team:

The Product Engineering organization is responsible for building, maintaining, & improving the end-user experiences that comprise our software platform. These experiences are full-stack solutions built atop a complex & robust data platform in order to support key security workflows for both third-party risk management & security self-assessment personas.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced & visionary Senior Director of Engineering to lead our Product Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background, strong leadership skills, & a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products. This role is crucial in driving the strategic direction & execution of our product engineering efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives & customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead, mentor, & inspire a team of engineering managers & software engineers. Develop & execute the strategic vision for product engineering in alignment with company goals.
• Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Ensure that products are designed, built, & delivered with high quality, scalability, & reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Design, & other stakeholders to define product requirements & roadmaps. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure seamless communication & coordination across teams.
• Technical Excellence: Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, architecture, & processes. Promote a culture of continuous improvement & technical excellence within the team.
• Innovation: Encourage innovation & experimentation within the team to explore new technologies & approaches. Stay abreast of industry trends & emerging technologies to ensure our products remain competitive.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimize engineering processes & workflows to enhance productivity & efficiency. Implement metrics & KPIs to track performance & drive improvements.
• Talent Management: Recruit, develop, & retain top engineering talent. Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, & support to foster professional growth & career advancement.
• Budget Management: Manage the product engineering budget, including resource allocation & project expenses. Ensure financial accountability & optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing other managers in large, distributed teams.
• Technical Skills: 
• Extensive experience with modern software development practices (e.g., Agile, DevOps) & proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Scala, & Spark.
• Strong familiarity with distributed systems & large-scale data architectures.
• Leadership:
• Proven ability to lead & inspire high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving large-scale software projects from concept to delivery.
• Communication: Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative & practical solutions.
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity principles & practices is highly desirable.

Benefits:

Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, & unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, & much more!

The estimated total compensation range for this position is $200,000 - 275,000 (base plus bonus). Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications & experience, & may vary from the range. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based incentive compensation awards & equity, among other company benefits. 

SecurityScorecard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity & embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring & retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, & perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit & do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact talentacquisitionoperations@securityscorecard.io.

Any information you submit to SecurityScorecard as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the Companys privacy policy & applicable law. 

SecurityScorecard does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.  Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.   #LI-DNI