Product Architect (REMOTE OK)

The mission of Arkose Labs is to create an online environment where all consumers are protected from online spam and abuse. Recognized by G2 as the 2023 Leader in Bot Detection and Mitigation, with the highest score in customer satisfaction and largest market presence four quarters running, Arkose Labs offers the world's first $1M warranties for credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud. With 20% of our customers being Fortune 500 companies, our AI-powered platform combines powerful risk assessments with dynamic threat response to undermine the strategy of attack, all while improving good user throughput. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with employees in London, Costa Rica, Australia, India, and Argentina. Arkose Labs protects enterprises from cybercrime and abuse.

Responsibilities:

As Product Architect, you will lead the end to end architecture for new products or features, defining both technical and user aspects of the product. You will act as the focal point for all product architecture decisions within the product management organization and work closely with the product managers, technical architects and developers. You will work alongside the product managers to design and develop innovative solutions to real market problems.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture for new products or features, ensuring that both technical and user aspects are expertly integrated.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product architecture decisions within the product management organization.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, technical architects, and developers to define and implement effective product strategies.
• Contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions to real market problems, ensuring that products meet customer needs and market demands.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across various teams, ensuring alignment with overall product vision and goals.
• Participate in product planning and roadmapping, offering architectural insights to guide product evolution.
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for product enhancement and differentiation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to technical team members, fostering an environment of learning and growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in product architecture and design.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the area of cloud security, bot detection or fraud detection.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
• Proficient in Big data, machine learning and anomaly detection technologies.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

While not required, the following qualifications and skills would be advantageous:

• Experience in working with remote and distributed teams.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or architectural frameworks.
• Proven track record of architecting and developing enterprise-grade Cloud Security or Bot Security products.
• Good understanding of product lifecycle and product development processes. 

Why Arkose Labs?

Join an early stage, fast growing startup with pioneering technology built by passionate and ambitious people. 

Work with some of the biggest names in the market, such as Microsoft, Paypal, EA, Github, Twitch, Roblox, Twilio, and Minecraft! 

We value your unique contributions, perspectives, and experiences. Be part of a diverse and high performing environment that prioritizes collaboration, excellence, and inclusion. We hire the best, focus on their professional development, and offer support for continuing education.

We value:

• People - independent thinkers making data-driven decisions and taking project ownership
• Teamwork - building trust, respect, and integrity to openly communicate and constructively challenge one another
• Customer Focus - customer empathy and problem-solving obsession
• Execution - actions with precision, professionalism, and urgency
• Security -  our lens for implementing processes, procedures, and programs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Equity
• 401k plan with company match