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Director, Engineering

Dragos
Location
United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Product & Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years leading software engineering teams
  • 3+ years managing managers
  • Experience leading an engineering organization of 20 or more people
  • Strong technical background as a practicing software engineer
  • Fluency with AI development tooling
  • Cybersecurity experience at a product company
Nice to have
  • Experience with OT or ICS environments
  • Experience integrating engineering teams following an acquisition
What the job really is

The Director of Engineering at Dragos will lead a multi-team engineering organization focused on building and sustaining OT cybersecurity products, particularly the Dragos Platform. This role involves coaching engineering managers, providing technical guidance, driving department-wide improvements, and collaborating with product directors to ensure successful delivery of reliable software. The position requires a strong technical background and experience in managing engineering teams, with a focus on AI-assisted engineering practices.

Benefits
  • Salary: $260,000
  • Competitive Equity Package
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Things to weigh
  • Role involves managing a large team (35 to 50 people)
  • Focus on AI-assisted engineering may require adaptation to new tools and practices
  • Cybersecurity experience is a must, which may limit candidate pool
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