Software Engineering Manager (C++ background)

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

The Position

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager (C++ background) to join our rapidly growing organization in the thriving cyber security industry. In this role, you will lead an engineering team that focuses on analyzing and securing endpoint devices and servers. You will have a strong software engineering background, project management skills, and the right personality to lead and set an example for the engineering team. You will lead a group of young and energetic engineers who are eager for leadership and mentorship. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with product management and senior management teams based in the USA, as well as gain wide exposure to a diverse range of technologies and platforms.

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in the development and success of our product, which is experiencing explosive growth and is on track to become the best-selling product in the company. Your expertise will span across various technologies and platforms, including Windows and Linux system-level development, containers and orchestration, modern mobile UI/UX stack, API, and enterprise network integration.

 What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of talented system and front-end engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product management and senior management teams in the USA to align strategies, set priorities, and drive product development efforts.
• Oversee and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across a range of technologies and platforms.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team's skillset remains competitive and relevant.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Continuously monitor and analyze product performance, driving improvements to maintain our position as a market leader.
• Perform and/or coordinate technology security assessments.
• Outline details required to develop Scopes of Work.
• Communicate issues and resolve escalations with customer-facing teams like Support and Sales.
• Drive technology roadmaps, manage initiatives, and manage project lifecycles.
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a tech lead and hands-on manager of a team of 5 developers or more.
• Good knowledge with C++, Linux and Window OS
• Experience with System Application; Good understand of system design, SDLC.
• Knowledge of network, system engineering is a plus point.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excelling at simplifying design and solutions.
• Passion for success through others, self-motivating and motivator for the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams in multiple countries.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex issues to a range of audiences.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment to support the design, development, testing, documentation, and support of customers.
• Good organization, coordination, and project management skills.
• Good coding and debugging skills.
• Must be self-motivated

It Would Be Nice If You Had:

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern UI frameworks like React and Electron.
• Experience leading Scrum teams.
• Experience working with global teams and managing remote team members.
• Experience with microservice structures and REST APIs.
• Experience with Git, BitBucket, Jira, Confluence, TeamCity.
• Reasonable understanding of OWASP Top 10, application vulnerabilities and exploitations.
• Intermediate English speaking and writing level.
• Experience with metrics and reporting tools.
• Experience with collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

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OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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