Who are We?
We want to change the world, and we’ve already done it once. SpiderOak has been building encrypted software since before the first iPhone was released.
SpiderOak is committed to building secure and reliable software that protects our customers’ data. Our approach is fundamentally different from most mainstream security companies. Instead of adding layers of security on top of an insecure system, we build software that is inherently secure.
SpiderOak builds need-to-know technology that supports customers working in hostile environments. Traditional systems trust IT infrastructure to maintain the whole security system, even though the news is rife with evidence that this model does not work. Our software combines end to end encryption with a distributed ledger (aka Blockchain) technology to offer best-in-class security with no backdoors.
Who We Need
We are seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the product strategy and execution of our embedded software development toolkit with a strong focus on delivery and cybersecurity.
Our open source core platform Aranya - and the platforms that build on it - provided embedded security controls for identity, entitlements, and confidentiality. We're unique because our technology operates 1: over disrupted and intermittent links (DDIL), and 2: on IoT and embedded devices (low-SWAP). This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded security, an understanding of developer workflows, and a proven ability to drive adoption in B2B, industrial, defense, and IoT markets.
The candidates key Responsibilities will be:
- Own and define product strategy for the embedded security toolkit, ensuring alignment with customer security requirements, compliance standards, and industry trends.
- Lead the full product lifecycle, from roadmap development to execution, ensuring market-leading cybersecurity and availability capabilities for embedded systems.
- Engage with customers, developers, and stakeholders to identify pain points and drive security-first innovations including secure by design principles.
- Collaborate with engineering, security teams, and ecosystem partners to deliver robust, scalable, and developer-friendly security toolkits.
- Monitor evolving threats, standards (e.g., NIST 800-207, IEC 62443), and regulations (e.g., IoT security mandates, DoD Zero Trust Guidelines) to shape product direction.
- Develop KPIs and business cases to measure adoption, security effectiveness, and product success.
- Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise, technical messaging, and competitive positioning.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field. You won't be able to do this job if you don't have hands-on software engineering experience.
- Embedded security expertise: Strong understanding of secure coding, cryptography, authentication, entitlements management, and data confidentiality in embedded systems.
- Embedded Networking Expertise: An understanding of the challenges of edge networks in environments where message delivery cannot be guaranteed.
- Developer Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with IDE's, debuggers, CI/CD for secure development, hardware security modules (HSMs) IoT devices, and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
- Leadership & Communication: The proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence security-first development, and communicate complex cybersecurity topics to diverse audiences.
- Go-to-Market & Compliance Strategy: Experience launching security-focused products and navigating security compliance landscapes.
- Agile & Secure Development Practices: Proficiency in Agile methodologies, secure DevOps, and risk-based security management.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with defense/DoD, IoT security, OT cybersecurity, or automotive security requirements.
- Knowledge of data protections and provenance principles.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and embedded access control frameworks.
- Familiarity with PKI, secure boot, encryption key management, and runtime security.
- Experience engaging with regulators, industry consortia, and security standardization efforts.
What We Provide
SpiderOak Inc. and Mission Systems is a 100% remote-based working environment. Our culture is built on trust and flexibility. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and welcome new ideas and talents.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. In other words, we welcome you just as you are!
To learn more about SpiderOak Inc. and Mission Systems, visit our website at: https://spideroak.com/home/
