Software Engineering Manager - Metasploit

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Job Overview:

If you are ready to apply strong leadership, empathetic people management, and technological innovation in a fast paced, agile software engineering team building the next generation of the security industry, then we have an opportunity for you.

Rapid7's Austin-based offensive security engineering team is building the next generation of offensive security tools based on the Metasploit framework, as well as building new offensive technologies for the Rapid7 platform. We seek a self-organized and technical leader who is passionate, relentless, and motivated to “make it happen.”

The ideal candidate is a dedicated people manager with 3-5 years experience leading technical teams in an agile environment and was previously an exceptional software engineer. We seek someone who has delivered production software and services, is self-motivated, and enjoys learning and experimentation. The candidate should have have some proficiency with Python, Ruby, or Go programming and microservice-based architecture and design. Experience with offensive tools like Metasploit is a plus.

The major objective of this role is to deliver features to bring offensive security tools and an attacker mindset to Rapid7’s Platform, integrating Metasploit and related technologies across the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage a software engineering team and work along with security researchers to build world-class offsensive security products.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile software development principles through a mature Scrum process
  • Work with a product owner, team members, and customers to understand product requirements.
  • Guide the team to plan and commit to each iteration of work.
  • Drive towards delivery of those commitments throughout each iteration and raise risks early.
  • Participate in code reviews, internally and externally (projects are both proprietary and open-source).
  • Be open to learning new technologies and new problem domains.
  • Coach team members through technical challenges and provide guidance on design decisions.

Essential Criteria:

  • Understanding of Object Oriented Design and Programming
  • Mastery of one of Python, Ruby, or Go
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and mentor a technical team
  • Background experience as a software engineer or equivalent is desired
  • Demonstrated exceptional English language communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong ability to succeed through influence and collaboration with product owners, customers and stakeholders to build software that meets customer needs
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud hosting services
  • Passion for delivering products on time that leave customers clamoring for more.

Desired Criteria:

  • Experience with queue based architectures, distributed systems, network scanning, or endpoint technologies
  • Understanding and operation of offensive security tools and exploitation.
  • Knowledge of Amazon technologies such as SNS, SQS, Kenesis, Redis, EC2
  • Mastery of additional programming languages Python, GoLang, C, C++
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Location

Rapid7 is conveniently located in downtown Austin, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and public transport close by.

An Insider's view of Rapid7

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The vibe of the Rapid7 Austin office is a perfect mix of energizing and inviting. Our vibrant office design, diverse team makeup & monthly events keep the space buzzing! There is definitely a more laidback attitude here in Austin and I feel our office perfectly embodies that while still being a space where we can come to get amazing work done.

Cass

Customer Success Representative

What are some things you learned at the company?

It’s not just the customer who benefits from the culture of compassion. Internally, Rapid7 employees look out for each other and work together to solve problems. Oftentimes, this ends up helping all parties.

Becky

Senior Director, Customer Success

What are Rapid7 Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes full-time remote for specific positions, Work remotely on occasion as needed.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Rapid7 is led by a diverse management team that represent the security community we serve. We believe that we all have a responsibility to continuously improve our DE&I efforts.
Mandated unconscious bias training
We believe in continuous learning, our in-house trainers conduct consistent diversity trainings. We advocate for diverse thinking and strive to cultivate a workforce that mirrors the best minds.
Diversity employee resource groups
We have so many amazing and organically created employee resource groups! These internal Rapid7 communities allow for an authentic experience where diverse employees and allies can come together.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We've taken the Parity Pledge, we reinforce strategic recruitment, we are committed to diversity partnerships, and we understand the importance in training around unconscious bias.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Our employees receive unlimited hours per year of paid volunteer time.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Employees receive unlimited hours per year of paid sick leave.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Employees get free lunch during quarterly in-office Town Halls and some team meetings.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Variable.
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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