Director of Research and Development, SimSpace
Range Engineering
$210-280k
+ Equity
Cyber security training & insights
Job no longer available
Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$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 optimization 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, is also aiding its growth as it accelerates expansion into new territories.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2025
$19.5m
LATE VC
Dec 2023
$45m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $64.5m
Company benefits
- Owner & Investor: By offering company equity, employees can own part of the business, aligning their interests with the company’s success and rewarding their dedication as the company grows
- Flexible PTO: With flexible PTO, you can take the time you need, whenever you need it, to ensure you are at your best and fully recharge
- Wellbeing Focused: Enjoy access to the Peloton Interactive Wellness Program, where you can prioritize your health and wellness through a variety of engaging and personalized fitness classes
- Ongoing Learning: Embrace a growth mindset with our comprehensive Learning & Development benefits, which include an enterprise LinkedIn Learning membership
- Health Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, savings and spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match to help you invest in the next chapters of your story
- Customized Interview Journey: Your candidate experience is crucial to us which is why you will have a dedicated career partner that will guide you through the interview process and provide 1:1 support and advisement
- Community & Connection: We prioritize building meaningful connections in a flexible work environment. Our employee resource groups, dedicated wellness committee, and monthly reimbursements for team activities help foster a supportive and engaging community
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Lee Rossey
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Lab, and Member of Engineering Staff at L-3 Communications.
Peter Lee
(CEO & President)Previously spent over 7 years at RapidMiner as the CEO, over 4 years at TIBCO Software as an Executive VP, and 8 years at JP Morgan as a VP. They also co-founded DataSynapse and served as the CEO for 9 years.
Clint S.
(CPO)Previously an Advisor at Smart Hive and Darkbit. They also served as the SVP of Product at Corelight and VP of Product at Malwarebytes and NortonLifeLock. Alongside this, they spent over 16 years at Symantec in various roles, including CPO of Cyber Security Services.
Roger Blanchette
(CFO)Previously CFO at Broadvoice, 360insights, Element AI, Skyword, NuoDB, Episerver, Dune Medical Devices, Cadent, and DataSynapse. They also spent almost 6 years at Concord Communications as the Director of Finance and VP of Finance.
Matt Knutsen
(CRO)Previously the CRo of Immersive Labs. Prior to that, they spent over 4 years at Avecto as the VP of Americas and EVP & GM of America, and over 8 years at AppSense in various roles, including AVP.
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