Director of Endpoint Engineering

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode,  fueled by a recent $190m series C round. 

Why Blackpoint? 

Ready to give some hackers hell? On the Blackpoint Cyber Team, we win the unfair fight while helping others protect what’s most important to them. Simply put, our team takes out the adversaries before they see us coming. Join us today and help put the bad guys in their place for good. Blackpoint Cyber was built by former US Department of Defense and Intelligence security experts focused on stopping malicious tradecraft and safeguarding MSP operations. Our mission? Provide absolute and unified Managed Detection and Response services to organizations across the world. 

Company Culture 

On this team, we value high-quality execution, ownership, and strong morals. With us, principles are never tested, and we are proud to always do right by our customers. If you’re a driven professional with a passion for learning and contributing towards the best, then Blackpoint welcomes you. Our team is energetic and collaborative, maintaining a high-performance culture and enabling growth through overcoming challenges in the modern cyber threat landscape. 

What You’ll Do: 

As the Director of Endpoint Engineering, you will be the technical leader driving the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge endpoint security solutions. This role requires a deep technical background, hands-on involvement in system architecture, and a strong ability to guide and mentor engineering teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that our endpoint agents are robust, scalable, and secure, while also aligning product development with the company’s strategic goals. 

Responsibilities: 

•  Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for endpoint agent products, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and addressing evolving market needs. Lead efforts to innovate and advance the product’s technical capabilities. 

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in designing and building robust, high-performance endpoint agents. Actively participate in code review, debugging, and optimizing core components to meet rigorous security and performance standards. 

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers and product managers. Foster technical excellence within the team, promoting best practices in software development, security, and system design. 

• Oversee the full product lifecycle of endpoint agents, from architecture and design through development, testing, and deployment. Ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable endpoint solutions. 

• Work closely with product management, QA, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of endpoint agents with other security solutions and platforms. Drive collaboration to resolve technical challenges and deliver high-quality products. 

• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in endpoint security. Provide hands-on technical guidance to the team, making critical decisions to maintain the competitiveness of our solutions. 

•  Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their needs, and translate these insights into actionable product improvements. Lead technical discussions during customer escalations and incidents. 

• Analyze market trends and competitor products to ensure our endpoint agents remain at the forefront of innovation. Drive technical strategies that enhance product features, performance, and security. 

• Implement and oversee processes for managing and maintaining endpoint agents, including regular updates, patches, and support. Establish robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting mechanisms to track KPIs related to performance and customer satisfaction. 

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Encourage proactive problem-solving and the adoption of new technologies to enhance product quality. 

Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with more than 3+ years of people management experience, demonstrating success in building, growing, and managing multiple teams 

• Deep understanding of endpoint security solutions, threat detection, and response technologies. 

• Experience with endpoint protection platforms, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and related technologies. 

• Proficiency in programming languages and technologies used in endpoint security development (e.g., C++, Python, GO). 

• Ability to understand complex business systems and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies as needed. Proven ability to work with and lead remote teams to achieve sustainable long-term success. 

• Proven ability to influence and deliver high-impact initiatives. Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to define and drive the team’s mission, vision, and long-term strategies. 

• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and collaborating effectively across departments. Strong writing and communication skills with a keen business intuition and adaptability to new technologies. 

• A passion for quality and a “Get Stuff Done” attitude, balanced with a sense of responsibility to customers and the team. 

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

If you are passionate about cyber security and have a proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the field of cyber security   

Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races,  colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital  status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all  aspects of employment.  For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks.