Software Development Engineering Manager - Security & Compliance - eLxr

the opportunity • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for the security, compliance, and core OS development of eLxr, our Debian derivative. You will guide a U.S.-based team delivering OS hardening, cryptography, compliance, image generation, vulnerability management, and CI/CD pipeline integrity. This role requires strong Linux expertise, modern engineering leadership, and the ability to drive security-focused development at scale.

Requirements

• 8+ years in software engineering, DevSecOps, Linux platform development, or OS engineering
• 3+ years managing engineering teams
• Strong Linux fundamentals (Debian experience ideal)
• Experience with secure boot, cryptography, OS packaging, CVE workflows, automated pipelines, and cloud-native development
• Background in compliance-heavy environments (FIPS, STIG, CIS, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to or maintaining Linux distributions
• Knowledge of kernel hardening, container security, or virtualization security

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing U.S.-based engineering team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, clarity, security-first thinking, and technical excellence.
• Align roadmap, execution, and priorities across Engineering, Product, and Security partners.
• Own compliance frameworks: FIPS, STIG, CIS, and internal SDL practices.
• Oversee CVE triage, prioritization, fixing, testing, and reporting.
• Lead engineering for secure boot, cryptographic tools (e.g., OpenSSL), and key security components.
• Drive OS image generation, signing, reproducible builds, and automated build pipelines.
• Lead development of the eLxr installer, entitlement systems, and provisioning tools.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines include security scanning, artifact integrity, and compliance automation.

What This Job Offers

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