Senior Engineering Manager, Traceable
Data Collection
+ Equity
Intelligent API security at enterprise scale
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Intelligent API security at enterprise scale
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To protect every API, to help ensure the security of the services and data that power modern applications.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role focused on data collection
- Experience with leading high-performance comprehensive data collection or instrumentation teams (e.g., eBPF agents, .NET or JVM instrumentation, network-level gateways)
- Expertise in data collection technologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., eBPF, JVM, .NET, AWS, Azure etc.)
- Strong understanding of data pipeline architecture, data processing frameworks, and distributed systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different teams
What the job involves
- We are looking for a dynamic Senior Engineering Manager of Data Collection to lead and scale our agent and data collection team at Traceable.
- This team is at the heart of the Traceable platform, tackling complex challenges by extracting API data from diverse systems through advanced mechanisms such as eBPF, mirroring, API gateway policies, language agents, and more
- In this leadership role, you will own the strategy and execution of end-to-end data collection systems - from low level kernel instrumentation (eg: eBPF) and language agents (Java, .NET) to high level gateway policies and beyond.
- You will work cross functionally with product, customer success, sales and quality engineering teams to prioritize features, deliver exceptional solutions and shape the future of data infrastructure.
- You will be responsible for driving innovation, setting strategic direction, and managing a team of talented engineers working on critical data pipeline and collection technologies
- Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data collection engineers, providing guidance on best practices, career development, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Team Development: Drive performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure high team morale and alignment with company goals
- Technical Roadmapping: Define and execute the roadmap for comprehensive data collection solutions, spanning eBPF, JVM, .NET, Nginx modules, and beyond
- Architecture & Design: Architect and oversee end-to-end data collection frameworks, from OS/kernel-level instrumentation to language-specific agents and gateway policies
- Optimization & Scalability: Leverage advanced techniques (e.g., eBPF, C++ optimizations, runtime injection) to minimize overhead on monitored applications and systems
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross functional teams including sales, product management, data science and other stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure the collection systems are aligned with company goals
- Verification & Validation: Implement strong data validation and quality control measures to ensure the integrity and accuracy of collected data. Oversee data collection and performance and address issues proactively
- Stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies and trends in data collection, API security and related fields. Champion the adoption of modern technologies and practices to improve data collection processes
Our take
API-targeted attacks have surged in recent years, becoming a prime focus for hackers due to the potential exposure of sensitive information. The rising prominence of APIs as a vulnerable entry point has made it imperative for organizations to prioritize robust security measures to safeguard against the detrimental consequences of such breaches.
Amidst this challenging landscape, Traceable has emerged as a highly respected cybersecurity startup since its establishment in 2017. Leveraging the power of AI, the company has consistently expanded its suite of API security solutions. By effectively detecting and addressing abnormal application behaviour, Traceable provides organizations with the necessary tools to fortify their defences and safeguard against potential threats.
Traceable's foresight and proactive approach to addressing the surge of API attacks has positioned the company as a frontrunner in the competitive API security solution market. By staying ahead of the game, Traceable has gained a significant advantage, enabling it to thrive in an increasingly crowded industry. With its established expertise and innovative solutions, Traceable is well-equipped to meet the evolving security needs of organizations and maintain its strong market presence.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2024
$30m
LATE VC
May 2022
$60m
SERIES B
Total funding: $110m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Flexible work environment
- Generous vacation leave
- Parental leave
- Team events
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Jyoti Bansal
(CEO)Previously founded a number of high growth tech companies including Harness, AppDynamics (acquired by Cisco, 2017), and Venture Capital firm Unusual Ventures and startup studio Big Labs.
Sanjay Nagaraj
(CTO)Spent seven years as VP Software Engineering at AppDynamics. Is an investor in Harness, and has previously worked in Senior and Head Engineer roles at Philips Software Center, Optus Software, and emFAST Inc.
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