Vice President of Engineering, Cybersecurity Product Development

Summary

Join SixMap as our Vice President of Engineering and lead our team in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions. You will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide product development from inception to market launch, focusing on Cloud Perimeter Security and Attack Surface Management (ASM). This role requires a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and experience in building and scaling engineering teams. You will be responsible for defining the technical strategy, making key architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of innovation. Success in this position will be measured by the successful launch and scaling of our cybersecurity product, the building and retention of a high-performing team, and the establishment of efficient development processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering experience in cybersecurity product development
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including direct management of engineering teams
• Proven track record of successfully bringing early-stage products to market
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity landscape, threats, and solutions
• Experience with modern development practices, tools, and methodologies
• Strong technical architecture and system design capabilities
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a small engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for our cybersecurity product development
• Make key architectural decisions while balancing technical debt, feature development, and market needs
• Collaborate with product management, sales and leadership to define and execute product vision
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and metrics
• Drive recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of engineering talent
• Manage technical aspects of customer and partner relationships
• Ensure security best practices are embedded throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate in Senior Leadership meetings to drive companies overall strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Attack Surface Management (ASM) or related domains such as: Vulnerability Management and Assessment, Digital Asset Discovery and Inventory, Threat Intelligence and Exposure Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) or CNAPP, Security Rating Services, External Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Expertise in technologies commonly used in ASM solutions: Asset Discovery and Enumeration, Port Scanning and Service Identification, Web Application Security Testing, DNS Analysis and Monitoring
• Track record of successful product launches in the cybersecurity space
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with relevant security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls) and compliance requirements
• History of contributing to technical strategy and product roadmaps

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages; including equity
• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health & dependents)
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote Working Options