Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Dune Security
Job overview
The Director of Software Engineering at Dune Security leads engineering strategy and execution, focusing on scalable backend systems to address human risk in cybersecurity.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining engineering vision, leading architecture for a cloud-native SaaS platform, mentoring engineers, ensuring system reliability and security, collaborating cross-functionally, driving innovation, and optimizing engineering processes.
Experience and skills
Requires 8+ years in software engineering with 4+ years in senior leadership, expertise in Python (Django), Go, AWS services, secure distributed systems, DevOps tools, and modern security protocols; frontend and data visualization experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
Dune Security values innovation, diversity, collaboration, and accountability within a high-performing, agile environment focused on cybersecurity.
Company information
Dune Security is a venture-backed startup offering AI-powered User Adaptive Risk Management solutions to reduce human risk in cybersecurity, supported by notable investors.
Job location and travel
The position is based in NYC, requiring candidates to be within commuting distance of the Soho, Manhattan office for full-time work.
Unique job features
The job offers a unique opportunity to lead engineering in an early-stage cybersecurity startup with a focus on AI, security integration, and cutting-edge technologies like Kafka and SageMaker.
Company overview
Dune Security is a cybersecurity company headquartered in New York, NY, specializing in AI-powered employee risk management solutions. Founded in 2023 by David J. DellaPelle, the company leverages advanced AI and machine learning to analyze user behavior and identify high-risk employees, providing personalized training to mitigate social engineering threats. With a small team of 2-10 employees, Dune Security's innovative platform aims to transform how organizations manage cybersecurity risks by quantifying and automatically addressing individual vulnerabilities. The company has garnered attention from investors, including Alumni Ventures, and is positioned as a pioneer in the cybersecurity SaaS industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in software engineering, emphasizing experience in defining engineering strategy and leading cloud-native SaaS platform development, especially with Python (Django), Go, and AWS technologies.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in scalable backend architecture, secure distributed systems, and DevOps automation tools such as Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and Terraform, aligning with Dune Security's technical stack.
Apply through multiple channels including Dune Security’s official corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current engineering leaders or team members at Dune Security on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company AI or cybersecurity innovations, or asking about their experience driving engineering culture at a fast-growing startup.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cloud-native SaaS,' 'Python Django,' 'Go,' 'AWS services,' 'OAuth 2.0,' 'DevSecOps,' and 'engineering leadership' to ensure it passes automated screening effectively.
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