VP, Endpoint Platform Engineering
Job Location:
Eden Prairie, MN - USA
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Job Summary
At Arctic Wolf youwontjust watch the cybersecurity industry evolve youllhelp lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems moving fast and building technology that protects organizations around the world.Wereproud to be recognized by Forbes CNBC Fortune CRN Gartner PeerInsightsand IDC MarketScape but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform.
Ifyourelooking for meaningful work smartteammatesand the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth companythatsredefining security operationsArctic Wolf is the right place for you!
Arctic Wolf is redefining cybersecurity through its Security Operations platform combining cloud-native technology AI-driven security operations and world-class threatexpertise. The Endpoint Platform is a strategic pillar of the companys long-term technology vision and protects enterprise customersonaglobal scale.Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk.Werelooking fora Vice President Endpoint Platform Engineering to be part of makingthis happen.
The Opportunity
The Vice President Endpoint Platform Engineering will join the Engineering Leadership Team and lead the vision architecture execution and operational excellence of Arctic Wolfs Endpoint Platform. This executive will oversee a globally distributed engineering organization of more than 150 engineers managers architects and technical leaders across North America and India.
The successful executive will build the next generation of endpoint protection capabilities while accelerating engineering velocity platform scalability AI innovation and customer value.
Strategic Responsibilities
Define the long-term engineering strategy and technology roadmap for the Endpoint Platform.
Lead global software engineering platform engineering quality engineering and site reliability teams.
Drive innovation across EDR XDR endpoint telemetry behavioral analytics identity protection and AI-assisted security.
Partner with Product Management Threat Research AI Engineering Cloud Infrastructure and Customer Success.
Build highly scalable cloud-native services capable of processing massive volumes of endpoint telemetry.
Establish world-class engineering practices includingDevSecOps CI/CD observability secure SDLC and engineering metrics.
Recruit develop andretainexceptional engineering leaders while building a culture of accountability innovation and inclusion.
Leadership Profile
The ideal executive has successfully led organizations of 150 engineers through multiple leadership layers across North America and India. They are recognized as a technology visionary organizational builder and operational leader capable of scaling high-performing global engineering teams while delivering mission-critical security platforms.
Required Experience
20 years of software engineering experience with at least 10 yearsinexecutive engineering leadership.
Experience leading globally distributed engineering organizations of 150 employees.
Deepexpertisein endpoint security EDR/XDR cloud-native architectures distributed systems Kubernetes microservices and high-scale telemetry platforms.
Experience embedding AI/ML and Generative AI into enterprise software products.
Demonstrated success building engineering organizations through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
Executive-level communication skills with Boards C-suite executives customers and investors.
Leadership Competencies
Visionary Technology Leadership
Executive Presence & Strategic Influence
Technical Depth & Architectural Excellence
Global Organizational Leadership
Customer Obsession
Talent Development & Succession Planning
Operational Excellence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
First-Year Success Measures
Establish a multi-year technology roadmap for the Endpoint Platform.
Increase engineering predictability quality andreleasevelocity.
Accelerate delivery of AI-powered endpoint capabilities.
Strengthen platform scalability resiliency and operational excellence.
Recruit and develop world-class engineering leaders.
Deepen collaboration across Product AI Cloud and Threat Research organizations.
Position Arctic Wolfs Endpoint Platformasan industry benchmark for innovation and customer outcomes.
Ideal Executive Background
Candidates will typically come from organizations building enterprise-scale cybersecurity or cloud platforms including CrowdStrike Microsoft SecuritySentinelOne Palo Alto Networks Cisco Security SophosTrellix VMware Carbon Black Wiz Datadog Elastic or similarly complex cloud-native technology companies.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to shape one of the industrys most strategic cybersecurity platforms while leading a high-performing global engineering organization. The successful candidate will influence the future of endpoint protection AI-driven security operations and Arctic Wolfs long-term technology strategy as a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team.
About Arctic Wolf
At Arctic Wolf we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought background and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025) Best Places to Work USA (2021-2025) Great Place to Work Canada (2021-2024) Great Place to Work UK (2024-2026) andKununuTop Company Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction with over10000 customers worldwide and more than 2000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology Arctic Wolfremainsthe most trusted name in the industry.
Our Values
Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity andinclusion andtruly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate thatby protectingpeoplesand organizations sensitive data andseekingto end cyber risk we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.
We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unityhere.
We also believe and practice corporate responsibility and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
RRSP and 401k match
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical mental health dental disability life and AD&D and value-added services
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
Fertility support and paid parental leave
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex orientation national origin age disability genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal provincial or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming accessible respectful and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such we strive to make ourentireexperience asaccessible as possible and provideaccommodationsasfor candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodationby emailing ViewourHiring Pageto learn more about our application process.
Security Requirements
Conducts duties and responsibilitiesin accordance withAWNs Information Security policies standardsprocessesand controls to protect the confidentialityintegrityand availability of AWN business information (in accordance withour employee handbook and corporate policies).
Background checks arerequiredfor this position.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that if applicable an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Arctic Wolf delivers dynamic, 24x7 AI-driven cybersecurity protection tailored to the needs of your organization. Ready to boost your cyber resilience?
