R&D Team Lead - JFrog Security

JFrog; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JFrog Security is seeking an experienced R&D Team Leader to guide an innovative development team in delivering security products that safeguard customers’ software across the lifecycle. You will own features end-to-end, mentor developers, and drive delivery in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You will lead a team of 4-6 engineers, manage multiple projects simultaneously, identify risks early, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet milestones while maintaining high quality and security

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a leader and at least 8 years as an engineer.
• Experience in managing highly-skilled developers and guiding them.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-6 developers on large-scale, cutting-edge systems.
• Manage the delivery of multiple, complex development projects from design to release.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, while driving stakeholders to deliver on time and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Project delivery

Risk management

Communication

Python

Go

Java

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Go

Java

Job description

At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevSecOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate. Our team of industry-leading software security experts are true pioneers, constantly pushing the boundaries with original research and technological innovation. JFrog is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production – a concept we call “liquid software”. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us on our journey?

JFrog Security is looking for a talented R&D Team Leader to join our innovative development team. As a vital part of our mission to deliver leading security solutions, you will contribute to the development of security products that ensure the safety and integrity of our customers' software throughout the entire lifecycle, from code development to runtime operations. If you thrive in dynamic environments, take ownership of features from end to end, and are eager to mentor and share knowledge with the team, this is the role for you!

To join us, you should demonstrate hands‑on leadership while providing guidance and support, as well as assisting developers at the code level.

As an R&D Team Leader at JFrog Security, you will...

• Lead a team of 4-6 developers, working on large-scale, complex, and cutting‑edge systems.
• Manage the delivery of multiple, complex, simultaneous development projects from design to release.
• Ensure that risks and issues are identified and managed closely, while driving all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standards.
• Make key decisions to ensure the right effort for the successful implementation of all initiatives.

To be an R&D Team Leader at JFrog Security, you need…

• At least 3 years of experience as a leader and at least 8 years as an engineer.
• Experience in managing highly‑skilled developers, and the ability to lead, coach, guide, and influence them.
• Proven experience in Python/Go/Java.
• Experience in developing scalable, concurrent, low‑latency, fault‑tolerant systems.
• Experience in SaaS/Cloud/Microservices architecture.
• Strong track record of leading and managing the delivery of software development projects, meeting key milestones, and overcoming challenges.
• Previous experience in both architecture and implementation‑level software design of high‑scale distributed systems.
• Ability to manage, track, and identify risks, bottlenecks, and challenges ahead of time, and oversee technical coordination to resolve them.
• Willingness to work with a driven team in a fast‑paced, context‑switching environment.