Vallum Associates
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$275,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr Join a mission-driven startup reshaping cyber insurance from the ground up. My client is a high-growth, venture-backed cyber insurance company on a mission to make protection against cyber threats smarter, simpler, and far more accessible to the businesses that need it most. Our platform empowers companies to mitigate risk through better data, automation, and dynamic coverage eliminating the outdated, one-size-fits-all approach to cyber insurance. About the Role: This is a rare opportunity to shape both the technical DNA and the company culture of a category-defining product in a legacy industry. You'll build modern, scalable infrastructure, enable seamless integrations, and deliver user experiences that set the bar in cyber insurance. Key Responsibilities: Technical Vision & Strategy Own and define our technical roadmap and architecture, focusing on performance, scalability, and extensibility Make critical architectural and stack-level decisions with long-term velocity and stability in mind Contribute hands-on as needed especially early on to set engineering standards and velocity Executive Partnership Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business to build features that drive measurable impact Translate company objectives into engineering priorities Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on technical direction Hire, develop, and lead a high-performance engineering team Build an inclusive culture of trust, feedback, and technical excellence Operational Excellence Track and manage engineering KPIs: velocity, code quality, uptime, platform health Create a strong culture of accountability around addressing tech debt and maintaining system integrity Ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and insurance regulations What We're Looking For: 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years leading teams at high-growth startups (Series A–C) Proven ability to scale engineering orgs from early-stage to maturity Strong technical depth across full-stack development, integrations, cloud infrastructure, and API design Experience aligning engineering with product, growth, and customer impact Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Bonus Points: Experience in cybersecurity, insurance, or other regulated industries Exposure to AI/ML in a productized environment Passion for building in fast-paced, mission-driven settings Ready to build the future of cyber insurance? - Apply now with your resume for an immediate response! Seniority level
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$275,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr Join a mission-driven startup reshaping cyber insurance from the ground up. My client is a high-growth, venture-backed cyber insurance company on a mission to make protection against cyber threats smarter, simpler, and far more accessible to the businesses that need it most. Our platform empowers companies to mitigate risk through better data, automation, and dynamic coverage eliminating the outdated, one-size-fits-all approach to cyber insurance. About the Role: This is a rare opportunity to shape both the technical DNA and the company culture of a category-defining product in a legacy industry. You'll build modern, scalable infrastructure, enable seamless integrations, and deliver user experiences that set the bar in cyber insurance. Key Responsibilities: Technical Vision & Strategy Own and define our technical roadmap and architecture, focusing on performance, scalability, and extensibility Make critical architectural and stack-level decisions with long-term velocity and stability in mind Contribute hands-on as needed especially early on to set engineering standards and velocity Executive Partnership Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business to build features that drive measurable impact Translate company objectives into engineering priorities Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on technical direction Hire, develop, and lead a high-performance engineering team Build an inclusive culture of trust, feedback, and technical excellence Operational Excellence Track and manage engineering KPIs: velocity, code quality, uptime, platform health Create a strong culture of accountability around addressing tech debt and maintaining system integrity Ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and insurance regulations What We're Looking For: 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years leading teams at high-growth startups (Series A–C) Proven ability to scale engineering orgs from early-stage to maturity Strong technical depth across full-stack development, integrations, cloud infrastructure, and API design Experience aligning engineering with product, growth, and customer impact Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Bonus Points: Experience in cybersecurity, insurance, or other regulated industries Exposure to AI/ML in a productized environment Passion for building in fast-paced, mission-driven settings Ready to build the future of cyber insurance? - Apply now with your resume for an immediate response! Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vallum Associates by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Engineering” roles.
Mount Pleasant, TX $190,000.00-$210,000.00 3 weeks ago Houston, TX $220,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week ago Texas, United States $160,000.00-$175,000.00 3 weeks ago Houston, TX $180,000.00-$220,000.00 4 weeks ago Houston, TX $250,000.00-$310,000.00 3 weeks ago Austin, TX $175,000.00-$225,000.00 16 hours ago Houston, TX $175,000.00-$225,000.00 16 hours ago Austin, TX $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 6 days ago Austin, TX $195,000.00-$235,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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