R&D Software Engineer Lead & CISO

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide our product team in developing and deploying scalable, AI-enabled systems. You’ll take end-to-end ownership of major backend and data initiatives, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate with Product, Research, Operation, Sales, and Information Security to maintain robust compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, AI-driven backend and data systems, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and performance standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D projects, from concept through prototyping and deployment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information assets.

Requirements

We’d like to see the following in you:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a lead or tech-lead role
• Strong backend expertise: Java, C++, Scala, Python—plus cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) and data frameworks (e.g., Spark)
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, microservices, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Well-honed software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, unit testing, code reviews
• Experience architecting and deploying production-grade systems and mentoring engineers
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proactive leadership: self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable steering projects in ambiguity
• Passion for learning, innovation, and advancing AI-driven products

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with security best practices (OWASP, secure coding, API security)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, EO 14117)
• Experience with containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Benefits

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Pay

Compensation: Base Salary Pay Range: $159k – $229k USD