Director of Software Engineering at BigID

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience leading multiple software teams (10+ engineers total), including managers and senior ICs
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in systems design and architecture
Deep technical expertise, including 5-6 years of hands-on development in NodeJS, TypeScript, or Java
Proven experience delivering scalable, production-grade solutions
Background working with data-intensive systems and integrating external/in-house APIs and SDKs
Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM practices and modern CI/CD workflows
Demonstrated success collaborating with Product Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive business-oriented goals
Passion for building diverse, high-achieving engineering teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Excellent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

Lead and grow multiple engineering teams across regions, focusing on BigID’s core domain and strategic product lines
Solve complex software problems with a data-driven and customer-centric mindset
Collaborate closely with Product Managers to align priorities and drive business outcomes
Build for scale, ensuring our systems and teams can support growing customer demand and evolving use cases
Foster a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative engineering culture
Define and track KPIs that reflect team health, quality, and delivery
Engage directly with customers to deeply understand their challenges and align solutions accordingly
Partner with distributed teams across Israel, Portugal, Ukraine, Poland, and India to deliver consistent value

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering LeadershipScalable SystemsData SecurityPrivacy ComplianceAI Data ManagementMachine LearningSoftware DevelopmentTeam Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Director of Software Engineering role?

Candidates need 4+ years leading multiple software teams with 10+ engineers total, including managers and senior ICs, plus 10+ years in software engineering with strong systems design and architecture skills.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at BigID?

BigID has a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding, valuing innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, with a focus on building high-performing, motivated engineering teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Engineering position?

The ideal candidate is business-oriented, highly technical, passionate about building high-performing teams and scalable systems, with experience leading distributed teams and a data-driven, customer-centric mindset.

BigID

Data management and security platform provider

About BigID

BigID provides a platform for businesses to scan, classify, and inventory their enterprise data, regardless of its storage location, including cloud and on-premises data centers. The platform helps organizations understand and manage their data, allowing them to monitor and reduce data risks, which enhances their overall data security. BigID's services are designed for companies that handle large volumes of data and prioritize data privacy and protection. Unlike many competitors, BigID's platform is versatile and can be integrated throughout a business's ecosystem, enabling better decision-making regarding various data types, including unstructured, structured, and semi-structured data. The company's goal is to be a leader in data security posture management, helping clients improve their data management practices while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$297.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Director of Software Engineering at BigID

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

BigID

About BigID

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Risks

Emerging data privacy startups may challenge BigID's market share.

BigID's reliance on AWS could pose risks if AWS policies change.

Global data privacy regulations' complexity may strain BigID's resources.

Differentiation

BigID offers real-time Data Activity Monitoring, surpassing traditional DDR tools.

BigID's AI risk management addresses security concerns in AI technologies.

BigID's AWS Graviton Ready designation optimizes data scanning and reduces costs.

Upsides

BigID's partnership with AmiViz expands its market in the Middle East.

Enhanced AWS integrations improve BigID's appeal to AWS-reliant businesses.

BigID's inclusion in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 highlights its rapid growth.

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