Senior Director, Community
Ladders · San Francisco, CA · Yesterday
On-siteOTHR$247k–$302k/yrFull-time
Location: San Francisco, CA – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $247,000 – $302,000 annually
About the role
This role will lead operational priorities focused on execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement a long-term strategy for the company’s researcher community aligning it with business objectives
- Manage product strategy and profitability for the Live Hacking Events, balancing customer needs with researcher economics
- Oversee end-to-end technical delivery of live hacking engagements for enterprise customers
- Segment and manage community and event portfolios to customize delivery and strengthen senior customer relationships
- Set and achieve goals for researcher growth tied to product line needs, focusing on attraction, development, and retention
- Integrate AI principles into community operations and event experiences for scalable delivery and efficiency
- Lead the Hacker Success and Community Events teams, fostering leadership and organizational capacity
Qualifications
- 12+ years in security/bug bounty, professional services, customer management, and community leadership, preferably with management experience
- Direct experience in security, professional services, or bug bounty to lead technical delivery
- Proven track record of ownership for a product line or P&L, ensuring profitability and growth
- Experience managing complex customer delivery for global enterprise accounts
- Demonstrated ability to create growth strategies with measurable business impact
Benefits
- Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance
- Equity stock options
- Retirement plans
- Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Leaves of absence including caregiver leave and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program