Director of Software Engineering, Data

Anvilogic Inc

98d • $220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Anvilogic is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead our Data team, which is responsible for building and operating the foundation of Anvilogic’s platform. This role involves ingesting, normalizing, and storing massive volumes of diverse security data at scale. The Director will set the strategic direction for our data platform, collaborate with product and security experts, and lead the execution of high-impact initiatives. Additionally, the Director will develop future technical leaders and help define what 'great engineering' looks like at Anvilogic.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in engineering leadership.
• Proven success leading large-scale, data-intensive projects from design through operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering, product, and security stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and first-line managers.
• Bias toward action: able to independently drive open-loop projects, escalate effectively when needed.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on our tech stack (Python, Java, AWS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks) or SIEMs (e.g. Splunk).
• Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, Sentry, etc.).
• Exposure to LLM patterns (Agents, RAG, Tools) and frameworks.
• Familiarity with security data (endpoint, network, or log sources).

Responsibilities

• Own execution of company-critical projects across the entire data domain.
• Define and evangelize best practices for building high-quality, high-velocity, AI-first software.
• Mentor and grow senior engineers and emerging managers into the next generation of leaders.
• Establish strong operational rigor around monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• Act as a cultural leader—raising the bar for engineering excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off policy for work life balance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Monthly stipend for home internet and cell phone expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees