VP, Endpoint Platform Engineering
Arctic Wolf · Remote, United States ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- C level
- Category
- Devops
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
Arctic Wolf · Remote, United States ·
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Lead a global team of 150+ engineers to build and scale Arctic Wolf’s cloud-native endpoint security platform, integrating AI-driven threat detection and EDR/XDR capabilities to protect enterprise customers worldwide.
At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you!
Arctic Wolf is redefining cybersecurity through its Security Operations platform, combining cloud-native technology, AI-driven security operations, and world-class threat expertise. The Endpoint Platform is a strategic pillar of the company's long-term technology vision and protects enterprise customers on a global scale. Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Vice President, Endpoint Platform Engineering to be part of making this happen.
The Opportunity
The Vice President, Endpoint Platform Engineering will join the Engineering Leadership Team and lead the vision, architecture, execution, and operational excellence of Arctic Wolf's Endpoint Platform. This executive will oversee a globally distributed engineering organization of more than 150 engineers, managers, architects, and technical leaders across North America and India.
The successful executive will build the next generation of endpoint protection capabilities while accelerating engineering velocity, platform scalability, AI innovation, and customer value.
Strategic Responsibilities
Define the long-term engineering strategy and technology roadmap for the Endpoint Platform.
Lead global software engineering, platform engineering, quality engineering, and site reliability teams.
Drive innovation across EDR, XDR, endpoint telemetry, behavioral analytics, identity protection, and AI-assisted security.
Partner with Product Management, Threat Research, AI Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, and Customer Success.
Build highly scalable cloud-native services capable of processing massive volumes of endpoint telemetry.
Establish world-class engineering practices including DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, secure SDLC, and engineering metrics.
Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional engineering leaders while building a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
Leadership Profile
The ideal executive has successfully led organizations of 150+ engineers through multiple leadership layers across North America and India. They are recognized as a technology visionary, organizational builder, and operational leader capable of scaling high-performing global engineering teams while delivering mission-critical security platforms.
Required Experience
20+ years of software engineering experience with at least 10 years in executive engineering leadership.
Experience leading globally distributed engineering organizations of 150+ employees.
Deep expertise in endpoint security, EDR/XDR, cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, Kubernetes, microservices, and high-scale telemetry platforms.
Experience embedding AI/ML and Generative AI into enterprise software products.
Demonstrated success building engineering organizations through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
Executive-level communication skills with Boards, C-suite executives, customers, and investors.
Leadership Competencies
Visionary Technology Leadership
Executive Presence & Strategic Influence
Technical Depth & Architectural Excellence
Global Organizational Leadership
Customer Obsession
Talent Development & Succession Planning
Operational Excellence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
First-Year Success Measures
Establish a multi-year technology roadmap for the Endpoint Platform.
Increase engineering predictability, quality, and release velocity.
Accelerate delivery of AI-powered endpoint capabilities.
Strengthen platform scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
Recruit and develop world-class engineering leaders.
Deepen collaboration across Product, AI, Cloud, and Threat Research organizations.
Position Arctic Wolf's Endpoint Platform as an industry benchmark for innovation and customer outcomes.
Ideal Executive Background
Candidates will typically come from organizations building enterprise-scale cybersecurity or cloud platforms, including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Security, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Security, Sophos, Trellix, VMware Carbon Black, Wiz, Datadog, Elastic, or similarly complex cloud-native technology companies.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to shape one of the industry's most strategic cybersecurity platforms while leading a high-performing global engineering organization. The successful candidate will influence the future of endpoint protection, AI-driven security operations, and Arctic Wolf's long-term technology strategy as a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team.
About Arctic Wolf
At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.
Our Values
Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.
We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.
We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
RRSP and 401k match
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
Fertility support and paid parental leave
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodation by emailing [email protected]. View our Hiring Page to learn more about our application process.
Security Requirements
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
Background checks are required for this position.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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