We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering, Security Risk Management in Ireland.This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of a world‑class security risk management platform that processes and analyzes enterprise‑scale vulnerability data. You will architect and implement distributed systems that transform how large organizations detect, assess, and remediate application security risks. The position combines technical leadership, systems thinking, and user‑focused design, with accountability for both engineering culture and technical execution. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, and delivers actionable insights for security professionals and developers alike. This is a high‑impact role for an experienced engineering leader seeking to drive innovation in security‑focused DevSecOps systems.AccountabilitiesArchitect and lead the design of distributed systems for processing and analyzing vulnerability data at enterprise scaleDrive technical strategy for storage, processing pipelines, and microservices‑based vulnerability management systemsMentor and grow senior engineers, establishing engineering excellence and best practices in distributed systems and performance optimizationLead architectural decision‑making and enforce standards for observability, fault tolerance, and scalabilityOwn the end‑to‑end user journey for both security teams and developers, translating complex technical capabilities into intuitive experiencesCollaborate with Product Management, UX, and cross‑functional teams to integrate security functionality seamlessly across the platformOversee incident response for availability, performance, and security‑related issues, ensuring high reliability of customer‑facing systemsRequirements10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading distributed systems at scaleDeep expertise in high‑throughput, low‑latency systems, polyglot persistence, and complex data modelsHands‑on experience with stream processing frameworks, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud‑native observability stacksStrong understanding of application security, vulnerability assessment, static analysis, or dependency scanningProven track record of leading large engineering teams (40+ engineers) and transforming engineering cultureExcellent technical communication skills and ability to align stakeholders on architectural decisionsExperience with system architecture for large‑scale data processing, automated remediation workflows, and enterprise‑grade security systemsStartup or high‑growth company experience is a plusBenefitsCompetitive salary range: $194,800 – $365,200 USD, plus potential equity and incentive programsFlexible paid time off and remote‑first work environmentGrowth and development fund to support professional learningParental leave and support for home office setupEquity compensation and employee stock purchase plansOpportunities to work on challenging distributed systems impacting enterprise securityInclusive, high‑performance culture emphasizing continuous learning and innovation
#J-18808-Ljbffr