Engineering Manager, runZero
Platform/Delivery
$170-225k
Total attack surface & exposure management solution
Be an early applicant
Total attack surface & exposure management solution
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-225k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make discovery as easy and safe as possible, so organizations know everything they have on their network and in the cloud.
Role
Who you are
- Success in this position requires strong technical leadership, experience in project dependency mapping, excellent communication skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fostering a supportive engineering culture rooted in ownership and continuous improvement
- 3+ years of people management experience
- Strong proficiency in Go and experience working with large, complex Go codebases
- Experience developing modern backend services, REST APIs, data models, and performant system architectures
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, SQL optimization, and relational data design
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred), Linux, Git, CI/CD workflows, and modern software development practices
- Hands-on leadership style with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic
- Experience in exposure management, asset inventory, vulnerability scanning, fingerprinting, or network discovery is a strong plus, but not required
- Experience with single-page application development and Vue.js in particular is a benefit, but not a requirement
- We encourage under-represented applicants to apply, even if you don’t think you fit 100% of the criteria (nobody ever does)!
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join and lead a team of engineers responsible for building and enhancing the runZero platform
- This role reports directly to our CEO and is a player-coach role where you will guide development efforts, support team career growth, and frequently contribute to complex technical work
- Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of engineering work across backend, frontend, APIs, and platform components
- Mentor and grow a team of engineers through coaching, regular 1:1s, and career development planning
- Lead by example by contributing directly to platform development (Go), database design (PostgreSQL), user experience (Vue.js), infrastructure (AWS), and architectural decisions
- Partner closely with internal teams to produce excellent customer outcomes through well-scoped engineering work and clear delivery plans
- Drive high engineering standards for quality, performance, and security through code reviews, technical guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure reliable, predictable delivery of features and platform enhancements
- Coordinate the triage and remediation of bugs reported by customers and field teams
- Respond to and coordinate remediation for urgent issues across infrastructure, databases, and product, with a focus on customer value
Application process
- We value your time and see the interview process as a critical two-way street, allowing us to assess your skills, strengths, and cultural fit while simultaneously providing you with a clear understanding of our company, our ways of working, and the expectations specific to the role you’re seeking. To this end, our interview process incorporates a combination of:
- Initial one-on-one interviews with a recruiter and manager
- Panel interviews with the team
- Candidate challenge - a role-specific challenge designed for you to showcase your strengths and allow us to assess your skills in a hands-on exercise
- A final interview, conducted either remotely or in-person if we haven't yet met face-to-face in previous rounds
Our take
Founded in 2019 by renowned security researcher H Moore, runZero began as a tool to help organizations defend against growing cybersecurity threats. What started as a response to gaps in security visibility has since evolved into a powerful assert inventory and management platform. Today, runZero is a versatile data analysis company, helping digital enterprises keep track of their connected assets and stay ahead of emerging security challenges.
Formerly known as Rumble, runZero rebranded in 2022 to better align with its expanded focus beyond cybersecurity, encompassing the broader realms of asset and inventory management. As businesses increasingly delve into digital infrastructure, runZero has emerged as a streamlined tool of choice for digital solutions companies like Presidio and Capgeminini.
Envisioning a future where it continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of digital solutions, cybersecurity, and asset management, With a robust foundation, strategic rebranding, and strong financial backing, the company is well-positioned to navigate the evolving challenges of the digital era and make lasting contributions to the industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2022
$15m
SERIES A
Mar 2021
$5m
SEED
Total funding: $20m
Company HQ
Zilker, Austin, TX
Leadership
HD Moore
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously VP of Research & Development at Atredis, Principal at Special Circumstances, Founder and Open Source Developer at Metasploit.
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