Technical Program Lead - Cloud Networking & Security

Cato Networks; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cato Networks is seeking a Technical Program Lead to join the Cato team. In this role, you will drive execution across multiple concurrent programs spanning Engineering, Product, and QA.

You will own the big picture across a portfolio of initiatives in different stages, while diving deep into technical details when delivery is at risk. You will act as a trusted extension of R&D leadership – challenging plans, unblocking execution, and making judgment calls that keep programs moving.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software R&D.
• 3+ years leading an Engineering or QA group.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-team programs.
• Strong ownership and decision-making under ambiguity.
• Direct, assertive communicator with senior leaders.
• Experience in SaaS/Cloud development environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-team programs – plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions.
• Deep-dive into blockers; drive design discussions and unblock execution.
• Push execution forward and challenging scope, timelines, or quality when needed.
• Represent priorities and drive alignment for R&D leadership.
• Provide sharp visibility to stakeholders by surfacing what matters.

Skills

Software R&D

Engineering leadership

SaaS/Cloud

Cross-team programs

Architecture discussions

Job description

Cato Networks is seeking a Technical Program Lead to join the Cato team. In this role, you will drive execution across multiple concurrent programs spanning Engineering, Product, and QA.

You will own the big picture across a portfolio of initiatives in different stages, while diving deep into technical details when delivery is at risk. You will act as a trusted extension of R&D leadership – challenging plans, unblocking execution, and making judgment calls that keep programs moving.