Distinguished Engineer

At Arctic Wolf were not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape were redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: weve earned recognition on theForbes Cloud 100 CNBC Disruptor 50 Fortune Future 50 and Fortune Cyber 60lists and we recently took home the2024 CRN Products of the Yearaward. Were proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRNs Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company thats not only leading but also shaping the future of security operations.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. Were looking for a Distinguished Engineer (Architect) to be part of making this happen.

About the Role:

As a Distinguished Engineer at Arctic Wolf you are a member of the engineering team and will help lead the architectural and technical vision of Arctic Wolfs platform products and service. In this role you will work closely with product managers engineers and other crossfunctional stakeholders product managers and engineers to design build and maintain the architectural strategy for key initiatives products or programs. You will directly own and will be responsible for driving technology across multiple products domains and partnering closely with the teams that own the tech stack. You will be responsible for solving some of our and the cybersecurity industrys most complex problems. You will be able to take ownership and drive fast. You will be tightly embedded versus being a consultant.

Are you the kind of technical leader that 10Xs a team If so you will become a powerhouse at Arctic Wolf having the opportunity to work at one of the Cybersecuritys most influential and innovative companies. You have the opportunity here to change the future for the better while building fantastic career experiences working with other industry leading peers. You will directly impact the success of a programs initiatives and products by building a technical direction vision and plan that meets the longterm strategic goals of the company and product lines. You will be an expert in technology and have the ability to select and apply it effectively to the domain space. You will be adept in design architecture and best practice. You as a technical leaderare comfortable not only in the technological spaces you know but also at becoming adept in those you dont. You are the kind of leader who is willing to roll up your sleeves and help teams deliver. You can take the lead on POCs or spikes to ensure the success of your design or architecture. As a technical leader you are expected to encourage innovation speed quality and ownership/accountability.

The cloud technologies we use include microservices Docker containers Kubernetes Kafka SQS realtime stream processing data pipelines relational and NoSQL databases and data lake. We also deliver software to customers in the form of agents (macwinlinux mobile) and appliances (hardware and virtual). As is common in the industry the use of AI is becoming second nature and as such you will be involved in embedding and using AI to empower our vision and roadmap.

Some of the programs or tech you will work on include API design schema design system integration data modeling endpoint software design system internals multitenancy access controls and more depending on your architecture area and projects.

As a technical leader you will be expected to partner with engineering on best practice and design. This could include HLDs DFDs mentoring on 12 factor app and coding best practice.

As senior leaders at Arctic wolf we believe strongly in mentoring. In a key technical role you will be expected to mentor more junior team members actively helping them build career experience at Arctic Wolf.

Your responsibilities include:

• Help define and drive the vision and strategy in areas or programs assigned.

• Working across the product team and partners and stakeholders outside of the product team to define and execute on the area or

program that supports the companys overall strategic vision.

• Owning the technical and architectural vision product design and architectural decisions within your architecture area.

• Provide solutions to complex technical problems often serving as a point of escalation for teams facing difficulties.

• Drive innovation across engineering and identify opportunities for technical and process improvements.

• Influence key technical decisions and advocate for best practices and technologies.

• Mentor junior engineers guide teams and help develop training programs.

• Develop a longterm vision for technology and its impact on the business.

• Analyzing recommending and developing POCs and prototypes of architecture designs technologies 3rd party tools and

Integrations.

• Providing technical oversight guidance and coaching to product management developers and engineers.

• Ensuring that our software meets all requirements of quality security modifiability extensibility performance etc.

About You:

You are an expert Engineer Architect Software Developer or technical leader who can influence architecture across an entire department. You have proven technical leadership experience from previous projects regardless of title held.

You have been central in introducing novel and innovative solutions have experience writing software and have deep knowledge across multiple domains. You enjoy learning new concepts technological research and experimentation. You are a mentor to technical leaders across multiple domains and coach to engineers. You are comfortable communicating technical ideas to audiences of different skill levels. You create formal networks with key decision makers and are widely recognized as an expert and thought leader.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical leadership: Proven history of successful projects.

• ProblemSolving Skills: Effectively identify and solve complex technical problems.

• Leadership and Influence: Lead and influence others including senior management through technical expertise and credibility.

• Collaboration: Work effectively with others including engineers product managers and stakeholders.

• Emotional Intelligence: Understand and manage emotions and build strong relationships with others. Ability to partner effectively

and diffuse conflict.

• Visionary Thinking: Develop a longterm vision for technology and its impact on the business.

• Ability to Learn: Stay up to date on the latest technologies and trends.

• Experience in architecture: technical architecture system architecture solution architecture and enterprise architecture.

• Experience in software development: Golang Python Java or a similar highlevel language.

• Mastery Of: technical details best practices anddesignpatterns across multiple domains.

• Previous security essential. We are looking for individuals with a passion for protecting customers and business. This is not something you learn overnight.

• Communication: ability to prepare and deliver technical materials at the level suitable to the audience in support of driving the

business forward.

About Arctic Wolf:

At Arctic Wolf were cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds cultures and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. Weve been named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world for 2022 (Fast Company)and the 2nd Most Innovative Security Company. This is in addition to consecutive awards from Top Workplace USA () Best Places to Work USA () and Great Place to Work Canada ().

Security Requirements:

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWNs 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 for this position.

Dont meet all the requirements Thats okay! We still want you to apply. We have many opportunities and we are always looking for top talent.

Company Benefits

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 () Best Places to Work USA () Great Place to Work Canada () Great Place to Work UK (2024) and Kununu Top Company Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction with over 7000 customers worldwide and more than 2000 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 thatby protecting peoples 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.

North America:

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 valueadded 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 entireemployeeexperience as accessible as possible and provideaccommodationsas required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing

Security Requirements

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWNs Information Security policies standards processes and controls to protect the confidentiality inteRgrity 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.