Senior Director Engineering 642

The global data privacy software market is projected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029. 

So, if you are searching for an innovative career, then the cybersecurity industry might just be the one for you. Protegrity, an international provider of data protection solutions, is looking for new team members who want to make an impact in a company that prioritizes something we all care about: our privacy.

We need people who recognize the opportunity, can plan effectively, take action and execute in the enterprise marketplace with our intuitive, diverse, and future-forward global teams. 

So, are you up for collaborating with the best in data security?

Join us on this journey and make an impact with one of the top 25 global software providers. We look forward to making our world become a better place with you on our team. 

Apply and discover what’s next today!

As an experienced Senior Director of Engineering to lead and oversee two high-performing engineering teams responsible for delivering innovative cloud data security software. This position will play a critical role in managing the development lifecycle, ensuring regular software releases, and providing Level-2 support for customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cloud-based software development, team leadership, and customer-centric support, with a strong focus on quality, security, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor two engineering teams, driving a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in hiring, training, and developing engineering talent, fostering growth and technical excellence within the teams.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the teams, facilitating smooth workflows, knowledge sharing, and alignment with the company’s goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of cloud data security solutions, ensuring alignment with product goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure that the teams adhere to a regular release cadence, maintaining a predictable and reliable schedule for feature releases, bug fixes, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure successful planning, prioritization, and delivery of high-quality, secure software.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical direction to ensure scalable, secure, and robust cloud-based solutions.
• Stay current with the latest trends in cloud computing, data security, and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the teams.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve software performance, reliability, and scalability across cloud environments.
• Oversee the Level-2 support process, ensuring timely and effective resolution of escalated issues from the customer support team.
• Collaborate with customer support teams to provide engineering-level insights, ensure root-cause analysis, and drive problem resolution for customers.
• Develop processes and tools that empower the engineering teams to proactively identify potential support issues before they impact customers.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for Agile/Scrum methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and security-first development.
• Ensure that proper testing, security assessments, and documentation are incorporated into the development cycle to maintain high standards of quality and security.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics for team performance, product quality, release cycle effectiveness, and support issue resolution times.
• Work closely with other departments such as Product Management, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure that engineering efforts are aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Collaborate with the executive team to communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities within the engineering function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director level or above).
• Proven experience in leading the development of cloud-based software, with a focus on data security.
• Strong track record of delivering products with a regular release cadence in an Agile environment.
• Experience providing engineering-level customer support, ideally with a focus on Level-2 support.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with data security solutions, encryption technologies, and security compliance standards.
• Familiarity with modern development practices such as DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and providing technical support for cloud software.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate engineering teams.
• Proven ability to make high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a data security or cybersecurity product company.
• Prior experience with customer-facing roles and the ability to manage complex customer issues.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to cloud data security (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Why Choose Protegrity:

• We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.
• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
• Remote workforce

Working Model:

• This role is available as fully home-based and generally would require you to attend on-site meetings only occasionally based on business needs. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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