Vice President of Product and Engineering

Vice President of Product and Engineering

Our client is building the next generation network security platform and is looking for a VP of Product and Engineering. In this role, you will lead both the product implementation and the engineering execution for a category-defining platform. This role combines product leadership with deep technical oversight. You will execute on the product roadmap, translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements, and build the engineering organization to deliver it.

You will be the technical co-pilot for a category-defining product, and lead architecture and execution across distributed systems, high-performance networking, and AI-driven security.

This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role : from early design decisions and IP creation to recruiting, mentoring, and scaling the team. You will work closely with the CEO to shape market fit, and guide the entire lifecycle from design to launch and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership

• Define and own the product operations strategy and execution across all components.
• Participate in product discovery, market research, and customer engagement to ensure the roadmap aligns with market needs and company objectives.
• Translate customer and market insights into clear product requirements, technical specifications, and user stories.
• Balance near-term deliverables with long-term strategic investments.

Execution & Delivery

Team Building & Culture

Qualifications

Proven Leadership : 10+ years in product and / or engineering leadership roles, with experience guiding both disciplines in high-growth environments.

Product Expertise : Deep understanding of customer discovery, product-market fit, and translating vision into detailed product requirements.

Technical Depth : Strong background in cybersecurity, networking, distributed systems, cryptography, high-speed packet processing, or protocol design.

Startup DNA : Comfortable working in an early-stage environment—rolling up your sleeves, making fast decisions, and scaling teams from zero to hundreds.

Builder’s Mindset : Passion for elegant design, user experience, and code quality.

Communicator & Partner : Ability to convey complex concepts to customers, investors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

What We Offer

Equity & Ownership : Early equity stake and a leadership seat shaping both product and engineering strategy for a company built for rapid scale and long-term impact.

Ground Floor Opportunity : Shape a platform aiming to redefine Internet trust and disrupt a $60B+ network security market.

Cutting-Edge Technology : Work on cryptographic identity, trust-based routing, and AI-powered security at Internet scale.

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