Get to Know Us
Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.
We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.
As a remote first company, we require minimum 25Mbps consumer grade broadband connection.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Engineering Manager, New Products will be responsible for leading the development of new products from concept to launch, driving the creation of POCs, MVPs, and GTM strategies, managing the rapid delivery of innovative solutions, and mentoring and building a high-performing engineering team. The candidate being sought should be a creative, self-motivated, highly energetic, results, and detail-oriented individual passionate about cybersecurity, software development, product innovation, and taking new products to market.
New Product Introduction: Lead the development of new products from the ground up, taking ideas from concept to successful market launch.
Product Development: Partner closely with our Product and GTM teams to build POCs, develop MVPs, and create comprehensive GTM plans to ensure successful product launches within aggressive timelines.
Momentum Building: Drive the rapid delivery of innovative products, maintaining momentum and establishing Horizon3.ai as a leader in autonomous security platforms.
Team Leadership: Build, hire, manage, motivate, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Transition to Steady State: After a year of incubation, transition new SKUs to a maintenance team for ongoing support and scaling.
Strategic Vision: Align product development efforts with the company's long-term goal of launching a credible autonomous security platform by 2026.
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in leading engineering teams, with a strong track record of building and launching new products in a fast-paced startup environment.
Highly technical background with expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and B2B SaaS multi-product platforms.
Demonstrated ability to take products from concept to market, including the development of POCs, MVPs, and GTM strategies.
Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and use effective judgment in prioritization and time management.
Creative, self-motivated, highly energetic, detail and results-oriented.
Experience collaborating with designers, developers, and product managers.
Excellent analytical/problem-solving ability.
A positive attitude, and a desire to build accessible products for all users.
Ability to understand the product, its logs, and troubleshoot errors.
Strong technical documentation and communication.
Strong ability to identify procedural gaps, implement engineering best practicies, and streamline and empower the team to build the best new products at a high velocity.
Required Tech Stack Experience
Subject matter expert on platform design and flow
Knowledge or awareness of the following: Multiple Operating systems (Kali, Ubuntu, Windows)
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and their related services such as AWS, Azure, GCP
Databases such as Neo4j and Postgresql
Bash, ruby, Python, and LUA scripting languages
Cyber security related certifications/designations, such as:
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Offensive Security Expert Penetration Tester (OSEP)
Bachelor’s and/or master's degree in business administration, commerce, computer science, engineering or related field and significant relevant industry experience.
Extensive architectural management experience.
Exposure and/or experience with cyber security industry standards and trends.
Travel Required
We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 5% of travel to be successful.
Compensation and Values
At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.
In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:
Base salary range: $220k-275k annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
Additional compensation: This role may also be eligible for an equity package (in the form of stock options). If any other compensation benefits apply, they will be discussed during the interview process.
Perks of Horizon3.ai
Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the flexibility to work in the way that supports you and brings out your best.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary and benefits which includes health, vision & dental care for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.
You Belong Here
Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status by law.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.
Other Duties
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