Senior Engineering Manager

Who We Are At Critical Start we re on a mission to make everyone a valued member of a winning team united by an inspiring purpose shaping the future of cybersecurity Since 2012 we ve been dedicated to safeguarding organizations from cyberattacks preparing for evolving threats and earning recognition for our innovative contributions to the industry We thrive in an agile collaborative environment that fosters creativity and action At Critical Start innovation drives everything we do We pioneered the first MOBILESOC app for on-the-go threat detection and response automated alert resolutions to maximize efficiency and cut alert investigation time by 99 3 - transforming the way cybersecurity teams work Our team and customers genuinely value the impact we make every day Want to hear more from our team Watch to gain insights into life at Critical Start or check out our Glassdoor reviews for an inside look What can we offer you A chance to make an impact every day whether protecting customers or contributing to a greater mission Collaboration with talented supportive teammates who value accountability and growth A commitment to continuous improvement striving for excellence and breaking past mediocrity A culture of learning innovation and inclusivity where every idea matters Recognition for being at the forefront of the industry we ve received accolades that prove we re doing something right A supportive environment where you belong and your contributions truly matter as one team member put it Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth and the culture is unlike any other Who You Are We are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineering leader to join the Critical Start Technologies Private Ltd team operating under the Critical Start umbrella for our India operations This role will report directly to the VP of Engineering and Site Leader at our Center of Excellence CoE in Pune India This role provides technical leadership for our web and mobile End User Experiences DevOps and AI ML in the future initiatives This position will play a key role in advancing our engineering capabilities fostering operational excellence and accelerating innovation within our India operations What You Will Be Doing Engineering and Operational Leadership Lead and build one or more teams of engineers building Cybersecurity Detection Response software offerings with a focus on backend systems Cloud engineering and AI ML engineering operations Manage organizational structure and workload project resourcing coordination in a fast-paced highly distributed environment with rapid iteration cycles Inspire and guide engineering teams to drive innovation and maintain high performance Champion Agile best practices and contribute to technical engineering designs Oversee technical training programs and uphold high coding standards Develop and track key engineering performance metrics to ensure project success and team growth Contribute to technical architecture decisions for cloud-based SaaS solutions Participate in team activities such as release and technical roadmap planning to prioritize engineering work based on availability of people to do the work and business objectives that need to be met Partnership Collaboration Effectively collaborate with leaders within and outside organization to deliver on product roadmap and delight customers Foster strong cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration Ensure seamless integration between India and global operations Talent Culture Attract retain and develop top talent across all functions Actively engage in recruitment mentorship and leadership development initiatives Foster a culture of creativity agility and continuous innovation Promote and uphold the company s values to create an inclusive and collaborative workplace Build and nurture a high-performing globally integrated team Have fun solving difficult problems at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity What You Will Bring Required Qualifications 12-15 years of experience in Product based software SaaS or similar companies including 5 years management experience in managing 15 member engineering team s preferably experience in Cybersecurity product engineering Strong engineering track-record and deep technical knowledge distributed systems or cloud-native architectures Experience with cloud-native technologies - Python NoSQL databases Elastic Search Kafka Docker Kubernetes AWS Understanding of modern software development practices including microservices cloud platforms and agile methodologies Experience mentoring supporting people and teams with empathy professionalism particularly in fast-paced innovation-driven environments Experience planning tracking delivering and managing multiple projects in startup-like environments Experience leading through others and hiring setting up multiple teams for success in rapid iteration cycles Experience working with Product Managers and UX Designers for requirement analysis and driving the engineering team to come up with solution approach and design for delivering AI-powered requirements Track record of shaping product roadmaps in the short and medium term particularly for customer-facing products Desired Qualifications Cybersecurity Experience in Endpoint Detection and Response Security Analyst workflows Experience and knowledge in the areas of AI ML engineering Large Language Models LLMs and generative AI technologies Knowledge of and experience with technical teams cybersecurity and AI ML startups strongly preferred Experience in working and collaborating with global teams Familiarity with data pipelines vector databases and AI model training and deployment Understanding of cybersecurity domain knowledge and security operations What It s Like Working Here Imagine a dynamic enjoyable and rewarding work environment We are professionals and the work we do holds immense significance like saving our customers from potential disasters However we believe in not taking ourselves too seriously Prefer a casual dress code every day No problem as we find comfort enhances our thinking What does our Compensation and Benefits package entail Competitive salary Statuary PTO Paid Time Off policy Depending on the role you may work in the office remotely or adopt a hybrid work model We prioritize your privacy and security Please note that Critical Start will never request financial information or sensitive personal data during the interview process If you encounter any suspicious requests do not respond and contact us directly at recruiting criticalstart com Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and trustworthy hiring experience Critical Start welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life One of our core values is to Do what s best for our employees and that starts with the hiring process by finding the best candidates and providing an environment that upholds equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants strictly prohibiting any form of discrimination or harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy encompasses all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Mental and Physical Requirements It s important to note that specific physical and mental requirements may vary depending on the nature of the office job organization and individual responsibilities Physical Stationary position for extended periods of time Constantly operate a computer Occasionally you may be required to move equipment or other items up to 20 lbs The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Mental Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner Make timely decisions in the context of workflow Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines or productivity quota Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to visit our career site and apply for the position