Head of Engineering

HEAD OF ENGINEERING CYBRET AI Remote Norway and Europe preferred Full-time Early hire with meaningful equity ABOUT CYBRET AI CYBRET AI is building Autonomous Security Infrastructure for modern organizations operating in complex, distributed, cloud-native environments. Our ambition is to move cybersecurity away from reactive, human-dependent workflows and toward continuous, intelligent, autonomous security. We design systems that combine human judgment where it matters with fully autonomous decision-making where speed, scale, and precision are required. We make a strict distinction between automation and autonomy. CYBRET AI does not rely on static rules or predefined playbooks. We build systems that understand context, reason over attack surfaces and exposure, assess real-world consequences, and take risk-based decisions. Our primary focus is Exposure and Vulnerability Management as a decision system, not a reporting layer. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a foundational leadership role with full ownership of engineering at CYBRET AI. As Head of Engineering, you will define how the platform is built, scaled, and operated. You will set technical direction, make architectural decisions, and build a high-performing engineering organization without sacrificing quality, depth, or rigor. You will work closely with the founder, product, security, and AI teams to ensure that CYBRET AI’s systems are robust, scalable, secure, and built for long-term autonomy. This role is hands-on. You are expected to design systems, review code, and lead by example. RESPONSIBILITIES TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE Own the overall technical architecture of the CYBRET AI platform Make and communicate clear architectural decisions across backend, AI systems, data, and infrastructure Ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and observable Set engineering standards for quality, testing, and production readiness ENGINEERING EXECUTION Lead the implementation of core platform components Ensure fast, disciplined shipping without compromising correctness or security Balance speed and long-term maintainability in a high-growth environment TEAM BUILDING & CULTURE Hire, mentor, and scale a high-caliber engineering team Build a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and accountability Set expectations for seniority, performance, and collaboration Structure teams and roles as the company grows COLLABORATION & STRATEGY Partner closely with product, AI, and security leadership Translate product and research goals into executable technical plans Provide clear input on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines Act as a technical counterweight in strategic decisions RELIABILITY, SECURITY & OPERATIONS Ensure strong practices around deployment, monitoring, and incident response Oversee cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational maturity Embed security-first thinking across all engineering decisions WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Strong experience leading engineering teams in complex, production systems Deep hands-on background as a senior software or platform engineer Proven ability to design and scale distributed systems Strong judgment and ability to make hard technical decisions Experience operating in early-stage or high-growth environments Experience in cybersecurity, cloud platforms, or AI-driven systems is a strong plus, but not required. HOW WE WORK CYBRET AI operates fully remote. The team is currently based in Norway, but we hire internationally. We recruit based on merit, excellence, and intelligence. We value deep focus, clarity of thought, and strong ownership. This is an early-stage startup. The pace is high, structure evolves continuously, and impact is real. A strong shipping mindset is essential. Engineering leadership at CYBRET AI means building systems that work in the real world, not just designing them. CULTURE AND BENEFITS Monthly team gatherings such as weekend trips, cabin stays, and social events Dedicated budget for learning, courses, and professional development Small, highly skilled, talent-dense team Ambition to scale without sacrificing quality or depth English is the primary working language Norwegian company with potential future transition to a US INC structure Fully remote role with home office agreement Laptop of your choice up to 20,000 NOK Optional home office equipment Mobile subscription and home internet fully reimbursed Strict confidentiality and correct handling of sensitive information is mandatory Ability to pass background checks and applicable security clearance is required Standard insurance coverage is provided EQUITY AND OWNERSHIP CYBRET AI offers a highly competitive and generous Employee Stock Option Program. Early hires are viewed as owners, not employees. This role includes meaningful equity and long-term upside. WHY JOIN CYBRET AI You should join CYBRET AI if you want to: • Own the technical foundation of an autonomous security company • Build and lead a world-class engineering organization • Work on complex, high-stakes systems that matter • Be an early owner in a company with global ambition