R&D Group Lead
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to significant leadership opportunities, the evolving tech landscape in cybersecurity, and potential team growth skills.
- Leadership role in cutting-edge cybersecurity technology
- Great potential for professional growth and influence
- Collaborative, innovative team culture
- Requires strong technical and leadership skills
Pros
- Strong potential for career advancement in a leadership role
- Opportunity to shape and influence cybersecurity technology
- Vibrant work environment promoting teamwork and innovation
Cons
- High expectations for experience in offensive security
- Responsibility for multiple teams may lead to workload pressure
- Potential lack of compensation transparency
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • On-site
Good fit
- Senior leaders in technology and cybersecurity
- Innovators eager to build and mentor teams
- Professionals with R&D management experience
Not recommended for
- New professionals entering the cybersecurity field
- Candidates without experience in team leadership
- Those prioritizing fully remote positions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
R&D Group Lead
- R&D
- Tel Aviv
- Full-time
Description
We are looking for an exceptional R&D Group Lead with a strong background in cybersecurity (preferably in offensive security, either from civilian industry or defense organizations). This is a unique opportunity for someone who is both deeply passionate about technology and truly an inspiring people leader. someone who knows how to connect, motivate, and grow their teams while driving technological excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage 2-4 engineering teams (Backend, Frontend, DevOps).
- Take ownership of the business logic layer within the product, ensuring alignment with product strategy and company goals.
- Build, mentor, and guide team leaders to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Security, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
Drive architectural decisions, best practices, and long-term technical vision (not hands-on, but with a strong technical background).
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Team leader in R&D and ready to step up to lead multiple teams.
- Strong background in cybersecurity – an offensive security background is a strong advantage.
- Solid understanding of Python, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture (must-have).
- Experience working in complex, large-scale distributed systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower engineering teams.
