Arctic Wolf
At **Arctic Wolf**, we’re redefining the cybersecurity landscape. With our employee Pack members spread globally, we’re committed to setting new industry standards. Our accomplishments speak for themselves: recognition in the *Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60*; winning the *2024 CRN Products of the Year award*; and being named a Leader in the *IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services*. Our Aurora Platform also earned CRN’s inaugural *Security Operations Platform of the Year award*.Join a company that is not only leading but also shaping the **future of security operations**.**Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk.****About the Role**We are seeking a **Director of Engineering** to lead and scale our Security Operations Automation and AI-driven engineering functions. This is a **senior leadership role** at the intersection of **cybersecurity, AI agents, and intelligent automation**, where you will drive innovation and execution for next-generation Security Operations capabilities.Your teams will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling **cloud-native, AI-powered, and autonomous systems** that redefine how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) operate. From **agentic frameworks, reasoning systems, and ML optimization** to **system test, automation, and detection-as-code pipelines**, you will guide strategy, build exceptional teams, and deliver technical excellence at scale.This role requires a **visionary leader** with deep technical expertise and proven experience building **high-performing engineering organizations** in **cybersecurity and AI/SaaS domains**.**Key Responsibilities*** **Strategic Leadership & Vision**
+ Define and execute the long-term engineering strategy for Security Operations Automation with a focus on AI, intelligent agents, and large-scale automation.
+ Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional leaders (Product, Research, Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Data Science) to align engineering priorities with business outcomes.* **Team Building & People Leadership**
+ Build, scale, and inspire a **world-class engineering organization** with a focus on hiring, mentoring, and retaining top technical talent.
+ Foster a culture of **innovation, collaboration, and accountability** across global teams.* **AI & Security Engineering**
+ Lead the design and delivery of **AI-powered automation systems**, including reasoning agents, MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations, LangChain/LangGraph-based frameworks, and autonomous task execution engines.
+ Drive innovation in **machine learning optimization, detection pipelines, and autonomous decision-making** to accelerate incident response and reduce manual SOC workloads.
+ Oversee the development of secure, scalable, and reliable software in a **SaaS environment**, leveraging containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platforms.* **Technical Excellence & Execution**
+ Own end-to-end delivery of automation and AI-driven features: response playbooks, enrichment services, agent-based orchestration, and intelligent testing frameworks.
+ Ensure engineering quality, scalability, and operational excellence through best practices in architecture, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement.
+ Collaborate on integrating AI/ML with **system test and automation functions** to validate SOC workflows at scale.**About You*** **Experience**
+ 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with at least 5+ years at a **Director or higher level**.
+ Proven background in **cybersecurity, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native engineering**.
+ Strong track record of building and leading **large, distributed engineering organizations**.* **Technical Expertise**
+ Deep experience in **AI/ML, agentic systems, reasoning frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph), MCP, and optimization techniques**.
+ Hands-on familiarity with **containers, Kubernetes, distributed systems, and network security**.
+ Strong programming knowledge across **C, C++, Python, Golang**, and scripting languages.
+ Proven experience designing and deploying **AI-driven automation and testing frameworks**.* **Leadership & Vision**
+ Ability to translate business strategy into technical vision and execution plans.
+ Skilled at influencing executive stakeholders while maintaining strong technical credibility.
+ Committed to building an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture.* **Other**
+ Deep understanding of **Agile methodologies and modern DevSecOps practices**.
+ Strong awareness of **emerging cybersecurity threats and defensive strategies**.At Arctic Wolf, we foster a **collaborative and inclusive culture** that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and experience. We’ve been recognized as a **Top Workplace** in multiple geographies (USA, Canada, UK, Germany) and continue to grow rapidly with more than **7,000 customers and 2,000+ partners worldwide**.We offer:* **Equity for all employees*** Comprehensive **health and benefits** packages (medical, life, accident insurance)* **Flexible annual leave, paid holidays, and volunteer days*** **Fertility support** and **paid parental leave*** **Training and career development programs****Security Requirements*** Conduct duties in accordance with Arctic Wolf’s Information Security policies and standards.* Must pass a criminal background check and employment verification.At Arctic Wolf, we recognize that success comes from delighting our customers. We believe in being lean – in constantly building, measuring, and learning in all aspects of our business. We truly value people. All wolves are welcome to join the Arctic Wolf pack, with compelling compensation packages, benefits, and equity for employees.Arctic Wolf is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may make a request by calling the Arctic Wolf general contact number at 1-888-272-8429 and asking to speak to Recruiting, or by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Define and execute the long-term engineering strategy for Security Operations Automation with a focus on AI, intelligent agents, and large-scale automation.
+ Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional leaders (Product, Research, Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Data Science) to align engineering priorities with business outcomes.* **Team Building & People Leadership**
+ Build, scale, and inspire a **world-class engineering organization** with a focus on hiring, mentoring, and retaining top technical talent.
+ Foster a culture of **innovation, collaboration, and accountability** across global teams.* **AI & Security Engineering**
+ Lead the design and delivery of **AI-powered automation systems**, including reasoning agents, MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations, LangChain/LangGraph-based frameworks, and autonomous task execution engines.
+ Drive innovation in **machine learning optimization, detection pipelines, and autonomous decision-making** to accelerate incident response and reduce manual SOC workloads.
+ Oversee the development of secure, scalable, and reliable software in a **SaaS environment**, leveraging containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platforms.* **Technical Excellence & Execution**
+ Own end-to-end delivery of automation and AI-driven features: response playbooks, enrichment services, agent-based orchestration, and intelligent testing frameworks.
+ Ensure engineering quality, scalability, and operational excellence through best practices in architecture, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement.
+ Collaborate on integrating AI/ML with **system test and automation functions** to validate SOC workflows at scale.**About You*** **Experience**
+ 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with at least 5+ years at a **Director or higher level**.
+ Proven background in **cybersecurity, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native engineering**.
+ Strong track record of building and leading **large, distributed engineering organizations**.* **Technical Expertise**
+ Deep experience in **AI/ML, agentic systems, reasoning frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph), MCP, and optimization techniques**.
+ Hands-on familiarity with **containers, Kubernetes, distributed systems, and network security**.
+ Strong programming knowledge across **C, C++, Python, Golang**, and scripting languages.
+ Proven experience designing and deploying **AI-driven automation and testing frameworks**.* **Leadership & Vision**
+ Ability to translate business strategy into technical vision and execution plans.
+ Skilled at influencing executive stakeholders while maintaining strong technical credibility.
+ Committed to building an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture.* **Other**
+ Deep understanding of **Agile methodologies and modern DevSecOps practices**.
+ Strong awareness of **emerging cybersecurity threats and defensive strategies**.At Arctic Wolf, we foster a **collaborative and inclusive culture** that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and experience. We’ve been recognized as a **Top Workplace** in multiple geographies (USA, Canada, UK, Germany) and continue to grow rapidly with more than **7,000 customers and 2,000+ partners worldwide**.We offer:* **Equity for all employees*** Comprehensive **health and benefits** packages (medical, life, accident insurance)* **Flexible annual leave, paid holidays, and volunteer days*** **Fertility support** and **paid parental leave*** **Training and career development programs****Security Requirements*** Conduct duties in accordance with Arctic Wolf’s Information Security policies and standards.* Must pass a criminal background check and employment verification.At Arctic Wolf, we recognize that success comes from delighting our customers. We believe in being lean – in constantly building, measuring, and learning in all aspects of our business. We truly value people. All wolves are welcome to join the Arctic Wolf pack, with compelling compensation packages, benefits, and equity for employees.Arctic Wolf is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may make a request by calling the Arctic Wolf general contact number at 1-888-272-8429 and asking to speak to Recruiting, or by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr