Sentra is the global leader in cloud-native data security for the AI era. The company’s mission is to empower organizations to confidently scale their data operations across multi-cloud and on-premises environments while leveraging the power of AI without compromising security.
Sentra’s unique approach enables enterprises to autonomously scan their environments without the need for agents, ensuring that data remains securely within their cloud or on-premises infrastructure. This innovative methodology provides organizations with unmatched control and visibility over their sensitive data. Our commitment to excellence in data security posture management and data detection and response makes Sentra a leader in the field.
About the Role
We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Data Classification and Detection Systems domain, one of the core pillars of Sentra’s product.
This role owns the end-to-end engineering and technical strategy behind how we identify, classify, and act on sensitive data at scale. You will lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning Backend Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analysts, responsible not only for the classification engine but also for adjacent systems such as Detection & Response, Policy Engine, and Remediation workflows.
This is a deeply technical leadership role. You are expected to operate comfortably across system design, data platforms, and ML-driven products—while also being a strong execution leader who can scale teams and deliver production-grade systems.
Skills Required
- Experience in data classification and detection systems
- Ability to scale teams and deliver production-grade systems
- Strong background in system design and data platforms
- Experience with Machine Learning-driven products
What We Do
Sentra is the global leader in cloud-native data security for the AI era. The company’s mission is to empower organizations to confidently scale their data operations across multi-cloud and on-premises environments while leveraging the power of AI without compromising security. Sentra ensures data is secured no matter where it travels by automatically detecting vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, over-permissions, unauthorized access, data duplication and other security issues. It achieves this by intelligently discovering and classifying sensitive data, proactively managing security posture, enforcing granular access controls, and swiftly detecting and responding to threats. Its AI-powered platform automates complex tasks, adapts to evolving data landscapes, and provides enterprise-grade security with expert support. The company was founded in 2021 and is co-headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv. For more information, please visit www.sentra.io.
