Director of Research and Development, SimSpace
Range Engineering
$210-280k
+ Equity
Cyber security training & insights
Be an early applicant
Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$210-280k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To work on solutions that drive better cybersecurity across the world to ensure a secure future for us all.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple teams of engineers and a strong technical background in software development
- 10+ years of experience in software development with at least 4 years of successfully leading and managing multiple software teams
- Strong knowledge of software development practices, methodologies, and tools
- Experienced software leader with a strong background in software development and architecture
- A proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software development
- Constantly seeking to learn and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Excellent technical skills with the ability to understand and solve complex technical problems
- Passionate about delivering high-quality software products that meet customer needs
- Comfortable with agile software development methodologies and able to adapt to changing business needs
- Ability to mentor and coach team members, promoting their professional growth and development
- Results-driven with a focus on meeting project objectives and timelines
Desirable
- Experience developing and deploying cutting-edge solutions for both cloud and on-premises environments
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity or Networking
What the job involves
- We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Director of R&D to lead a set of software engineering teams and security experts at Simspace
- Lead and manage teams responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our software products
- Build and maintain the teams, ensuring they have the right skills and tools to be successful
- Manage the expectations of internal stakeholders and collaborate to find solutions
- Work closely with the product management team to ensure software development projects are aligned with business objectives and timelines
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure successful project execution
- Work closely with both the Quality Engineering and Product teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that meet customer needs
- Mentor and coach manager and others, promoting their professional growth and development
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software development and cybersecurity
Our take
Founded by experts from the US MIlitary’s Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, SimSpace is a cyber training platform that provides users with simulations, training exercises and rehearsals that act as stress tests for the cyber security of tech and its users.
At a time when cybersecurity is becoming a military and corporate priority, SimSpace’s Cyber Force Platform helps train sophisticated tech enterprises, governments and national infrastructure companies to become more resilient. Its comprehensive medley of stack optimisation tools, attack simulations, actionable analysis, and “live fire” exercises are built to both strengthen cybersecurity and increase the efficiency of a company’s tech.
With the founding team's background in the military and government research and development sectors, the company has a good foundation of expertise surrounding its target market. Substantial funding from L2 Point, that was awarded in 2023, will aid its growth as it accelerates expansion into new territories.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2023
$45m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Insurance: medical, dental, and company-paid vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
- Semi-flexible hours, with the expectation that you overlap the main part of the day to meet deadlines, collaborate with colleagues and attend key meetings
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Articles
Leadership
William Hutchison
(CEO)Previously a Senior Military Officer with the US Department of Defense.
Lee Rossey
(CTO)Former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Lab, and Member of Engineering Staff at L-3 Communications.
Share this job
View 7 more jobs at SimSpace