Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.
The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
- Hire a top-class engineering team
- Build team culture which values very rapid iteration with customer feedback over stable roadmaps and lower cadence release delivery
- Partner with CTO and PM leader to choose tactics in support of overall strategy
- Identify potential technical risks and quickly determine whether they are real risks
- Grow the team by attracting, vetting and hiring talent
- Mentor and grow team members both technically and in their soft skills
- Participate in architecture discussions and guide the technical direction of the team
- Interface with the core Vectra product organization to keep stakeholders abreast of progress and discuss what maturing features should also be implemented in the Vectra platform
- 5+ years of technical management experience
- 5+ years professional software development experience
- Knowledge of software design principles and leading software development practices
- Strong communication & collaboration skills
- Track record of getting things done, taking initiative and challenging assumptions
- Experience with real-time processing pipelines (Kafka, Flink, etc.) and surrounding technologies
- Experience with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, Llama), embeddings, and vector databases
- Experience delivering products via public cloud knowledge, preferably AWS
- (desirable) Experience with delivering solutions involving ML, expert systems, or traditional AI
- (desirable) Experience working in the Cybersecurity industry
- BS or MS or PhD in Computer Science or similar technical degree
Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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Vectra AI San Jose, California, USA Office
560 S. Winchester Blvd Ste 200, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, United States, 95128
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