Senior Engineering Director

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 and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and 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 Crain’s NY as a "Best Places to Work in NYC," and as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and 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, Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV and Riverwood Capital.

About the Team:

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

About the Role:

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

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s 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) and proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Scala, and Spark.
• Strong familiarity with distributed systems and large-scale data architectures.
• Leadership:
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing