R&D Team Lead

2 Hours ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The R&D Team Lead will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to build BigID’s next-gen Data Activity Monitoring product. This includes driving the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend systems and owning the product end-to-end, from roadmap planning to hands-on implementation and production support. The team lead will collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams, while championing engineering best practices and fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and ownership.
Must have:
  • 2+ years leading engineering teams.
  • 4+ years of software development experience.
  • Backend development skills, ideally with Java or TypeScript.
Perks:
  • Equity participation.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Dog-friendly environment.
  • Fully stocked fridge.
  • Gym and exercise classes.
  • Weekly Happy Hours.
  • Free parking.
  • Evening meals.
  • Knowledge training & career development tracks.

Job Details

Who we are:

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for: 

  • BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards
  • Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
  • CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management and Data Protection Companies Of 2024 (2 years running)
  • DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2024
  • Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
  • 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
  • Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:

We’re looking for an exceptional R&D Team Leader to join our Data Activity Monitoring team and take part in building one of BigID’s most exciting new products. This team is tackling a major challenge - providing deep visibility into data activity at scale - and has a unique opportunity to create a new product from 0 to 1 inside a successful, fast-moving company.

As the team lead, you’ll manage a group of talented, passionate engineers and guide the technical direction of a high-scale, high-impact solution. You’ll play a key role in shaping the product’s architecture, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead a team of talented engineers in building BigID’s next-gen Data Activity Monitoring product from the ground up.
  • Drive the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend systems.
  • Own the product end-to-end: from roadmap planning to hands-on implementation and production support.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to define and deliver impactful features.
  • Champion engineering best practices and foster a culture of quality, innovation, and ownership.

What you’ll bring:

  • 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams and 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Strong backend development skills, ideally with Java and/or TypeScript (Node.js), along with experience working with Kafka and Elasticsearch.
  • A proven track record of leading complex projects from idea to production, mentoring engineers, and driving team success.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product and design.
  • A can-do approach and a passion for solving hard problems in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

What’s in it for you?!

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

  • Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
  • Flexible work arrangements - for parents, remote workdays, etc.
  • Office perks: dog-friendly environment, fully stocked fridge, gym, and exercise classes, weekly Happy Hours, free parking, evening meals
  • Knowledge training & career development tracks

Our Values:

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.

  • Care - We care about our customers and each other
  • Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
  • Try - We try our best and we don’t give up
  • Shine - We shine and make it our mission to always stand out

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We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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About The Company

BigID is a leader in data security, privacy, compliance, and governance: enabling organizations to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their data in a single platform for data visibility and control.


Customers use BigID to reduce their data risk, automate security and privacy controls, achieve compliance, and understand their data across their entire data landscape: including multicloud, hybrid cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and on-prem data sources

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