Guardz

All-in-one cybersecurity and insurance for SMBs

Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing engineering teams.
Experience building large-scale products serving a significant customer base.
Experience with performance-sensitive systems with demanding reliability and service-level agreement requirements.
System design and architectural experience, including performance, scale, and data processing; multi-tenant environment experience is an advantage.
Product and business orientation, with the ability to connect engineering decisions to customer and company impact.
Adoption of AI-first development practices.
Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Technical background in modern software development; the specific technology stack is flexible based on relevant experience.
Hands-on capability to address technical challenges and support the team.
Experience with cloud environments and continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
Communication and stakeholder management skills.
Independence and ownership.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and growth.
Promote an AI-first engineering culture, leveraging modern tools to improve velocity and effectiveness.
Drive delivery of customer-facing features with high standards for quality, performance, scalability, reliability, and speed.
Identify performance and architectural bottlenecks and drive technical decisions that support future scale and efficient data processing.
Partner with Product, Design, Security Research, and other stakeholders to define priorities and deliver business impact.
Stay close to the team’s technical work, contributing to design, architecture, and problem-solving when needed.
Own team execution end-to-end, from planning and delivery to continuous improvement.
Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their professional and career growth.
Continuously improve development practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery, testing, and cloud infrastructure.

Established in 2022, Guardz rapidly emerged as a noteworthy player in the cybersecurity sphere, securing $85M in funding and rallying a dedicated team of 120 industry professionals. Our vision is to foster a safer digital landscape for small and medium businesses across the globe. To this end, we introduced our comprehensive all-in-one platform, and continue to grow and expand our team, our partnerships and our revenue.

Guardz is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead one of our product engineering teams, building and scaling our cybersecurity platform.

We’re looking for a manager who is AI-first in mindset, comes from large-scale product environments, and knows how to translate product needs into scalable, reliable, and high-performing engineering solutions. You will operate in a fast-moving environment, driving execution while adapting quickly to change.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and growth
Promote an AI-first engineering culture, leveraging modern tools to improve velocity and effectiveness
Drive delivery of customer-facing features with high standards for quality, performance, scalability, reliability, and speed
Identify performance and architectural bottlenecks and drive technical decisions that support future scale and efficient data processing
Partner closely with Product, Design, Security Research and other stakeholders to define priorities and deliver business impact
Stay close to the team’s technical work, contributing to design, architecture, and problem-solving when needed
Own team execution end-to-end, from planning and delivery to continuous improvement
Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their professional and career growth
Continuously improve development practices, including CI/CD, testing, and cloud infrastructure

Requirements:

5+ years of experience managing engineering teams
Proven experience building large-scale products serving a significant customer base
Strong experience with performance-sensitive systems with demanding reliability and SLA requirements
Strong system design and architectural experience, including performance, scale and data processing; experience with multi-tenant environments is a strong advantage
Strong product and business orientation, able to connect engineering decisions to customer and company impact
Proven adoption of AI-first development practices
Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Strong technical background in modern software development; the specific technology stack is flexible based on relevant experience
Hands-on capability, able to dive into technical challenges and support the team when needed
Solid experience with cloud environments and CI/CD practices
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Lead by example
High level of independence and ownership

About the Company

Guardz

All-in-one cybersecurity and insurance for SMBs

Guardz offers security and risk protection for small and medium-sized businesses by providing an all-in-one cybersecurity and cyber insurance platform. It targets MSPs, IT professionals, and business owners who want enterprise-grade protection without high costs or complexity. The product combines threat detection, real-time monitoring, external scans, anti-spam, endpoint monitoring, data loss prevention for SaaS apps, and AI-driven phishing simulations, all bundled in a subscription service. The platform is designed for easy onboarding and seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure, and it partners with MSPs and IT pros to reach a broad SMB audience. Guardz’s goal is to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity and insurance solutions accessible to SMBs, helping them defend digital assets and manage cyber risk more effectively.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $88M
Headquarters: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Founded: 2022

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