Director of Engineering - US

VulnCheck • Boston, MA

11h • Remote

About The Position

VulnCheck is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and grow its engineering teams while maintaining a hands-on connection to technical work. This player-coach role involves setting technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and contributing to code, alongside responsibilities for hiring, team development, and execution. The Director will be a key part of VulnCheck's engineering leadership, reporting to the VP of Product and Engineering, and will influence the development, scaling, and operation of the vulnerability intelligence platform. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Product, Data, Research, and Security teams to deliver impactful features and ensures accountability for both product quality and team health. The position is 100% remote, with a preference for candidates in Greater Boston (MA), Greater Austin (TX), or Maryland.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in an engineering leadership role (tech lead, manager, or director)
• Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or threat intelligence
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.) - you're still comfortable in the code
• Proven track record of hiring and growing engineering teams
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Deep experience with data pipelines, APIs, or high-volume data processing
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to make and communicate architectural tradeoffs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ownership mindset: you hold yourself and your team accountable for outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CVE, NVD, KEV, or exploit intelligence datasets
• Background in high-growth startup environments
• Experience with streaming systems or real-time data processing

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and technical strategy for core platform systems, APIs, and data pipelines
• Stay hands-on with code - contributing to design, reviews, and critical implementations
• Lead technical design discussions and establish engineering best practices across the team
• Debug complex production issues and champion long-term, scalable solutions
• Own system performance, reliability, and observability improvements
• Hire, manage, and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Provide mentorship, career development, and regular feedback to engineers at all levels
• Foster a strong engineering culture that is collaborative, accountable, and continuously improving
• Conduct performance reviews and develop growth plans in partnership with HR and leadership
• Help build an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued
• Partner with Product and Data teams to define scope, timelines, and tradeoffs
• Drive predictable, high-quality delivery across the team's roadmap
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders
• Participate in incident response and support on-call rotation programs

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k plan with 100% match on first 3%, then 50% of the next 3-5% of compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Remote-friendly environment with flexibility
• Expense reimbursement for Cell Phone & Internet
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and learning resources
• Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed