Manager, Engineering

About KeyfactorOur mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital trust at scale - and then maintain it. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Keyfactor is trusted by more than 1,500 companiesacross the globe. We are proud to continually earn recognition as a Best Place to Work, and we achieve that through our amazing people who cultivate our culture as we grow. We hope you will trust your future with Keyfactor! Title:Manager, EngineeringLocation:United States or Canada; RemoteExperience:Senior/ManagerEmployment Type:Full-TimeIndustry:Computer and Network SecurityJob SummaryLeads a team of engineers, managing day-to-day activities and project goals. Drives technical excellence, supports team development, and ensures successful execution of engineering tasks.Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship.Job ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of engineers, focusing on project execution and team development.Ensure that engineering work aligns with technical and business requirements.Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, managing timelines and resources.Collaborate with product managers and other teams to drive project success.Implement and maintain engineering processes and best practices.Monitor and ensure the quality of engineering deliverables.Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering their growth.Address and resolve technical and project-related issues.Manage resource needs and allocation for engineering projects.Track and report on project progress and team performance.Minimum Qualifications, Education, and SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Excellent managerial and organizational skills, strong decision-making, and resource allocation.Proficiency in team management, process improvement, and effective communication.Ability to manage multiple teams, ensure alignment with company goals, and drive performance improvements.Ability to oversee project execution, collaborate across departments, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.Comprehensive knowledge of departmental operations, budget management, and strategic planning.Knowledge of software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and performance optimization.Technical Skills and ExperienceHand-on experience with programming in C/C++ and Go.Strong background in building scalable software systems for multi-cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise environments.Experience with cryptographic libraries and frameworks.Experience integrating with external systems using APIs for push-based (webhooks, pub/sub, streaming) and pull-based (polling, REST/RPC/gRPC) data exchange.Strong knowledge of event-driven and message-oriented architectures, using tools such as Kafka, cloud-native pub/sub systems or similar.Familiarity with containerization (docker, podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling in distributed environments.Experience with deep cryptographic object inspection, secure protocol implementation (TLS, PKI, key management), and certificate validation a big plus.Experience with static analysis tools and techniques, including parsing, bytecode analysis, and vulnerability detection a big plus.Exposure to endpoint agents, scanning tools, and security integrations a big plus.CompensationSalary will be commensurate with experience.Culture, Career Opportunities and BenefitsWe build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.Generous paid parental leave globally.Competitive time off globally.Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.Regular All Hands meetings - followed by group gatherings.Our Core ValuesOur core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:Trustis paramount.We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.Customersare core.We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.Innovationnever stops, it only accelerates.The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve.We deliver withagility.We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals.United byrespect.Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities.Teamsmake "it" happen.Vision and goals are not individually achievable - they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one.Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor's People team viaand/or telephone atto request and arrange for accommodations at any time.Keyfactor Privacy Notice