SecurityScorecard · 14 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager
Wells Branch, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expSecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, and they are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of backend, infrastructure, and full-stack engineers. This role involves both people and technology management, focusing on building scalable services and improving developer velocity while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Cyber SecurityRisk ManagementSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, grow, and coach a highly competent engineering team
Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning
Develop individualized growth plans; care deeply about career development
Lead by example and be a role model of our values:
Own process and outcomes, Be curious, Be a leader
Own the quality, architecture, and pace of delivery for the team
Lead the design and development of scalable microservices and platform systems using technologies such as AWS, Node.js, and React
Drive adoption of modern infrastructure: CI/CD, containerization, observability, and cloud services
Lead architectural and code reviews across the platform organization
Translate business and R&D initiatives into actionable technical requirements, choosing appropriate technologies and driving implementation
Build systems that scale: distributed, real-time data pipelines for low-latency decisioning
Focus on automation & tooling to reduce toil and improve engineering efficiency
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders across teams to align priorities
Maximize the team’s impact by ensuring clarity, focus, and execution
Advocate for platform capabilities that unlock product and engineering velocity
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend systems and platform services
5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams
Expertise in a modern programming language such as Node.js
Strong systems design background with deep experience in performance, scalability, and reliability
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), distributed systems, observability, and DevOps practices
Strong fundamentals in computer science (algorithms, data structures, operating systems, networking)
Proven success in mentoring engineers & delivering complex projects at scale
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance tradeoffs
Strong communication skills — both verbal and written — and the ability to influence across disciplines
Preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or security-focused platforms
Familiarity with front-end technologies (React) and full-stack engineering
Experience building internal developer platforms or tools to improve productivity
Prior work on high-scale systems handling large volumes of data
Benefits
Competitive salary
Stock options
Health benefits
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursements
Company
SecurityScorecard
SecurityScorecard is a cybersecurity platform used for predicting and remediating potential security risks.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$292.2MKey Investors
Silver Lake WatermanRiverwood CapitalNGP Capital
2021-03-18Series E· $180M
2020-05-20Series Unknown
2019-06-13Series D· $50M
Leadership Team
Aleksandr Yampolskiy
Co-Founder & CEO
Cody Wright
CTO - Assessments
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