[Remote] Senior Manager, Security Products, IAM

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DigitalOcean is a cutting-edge technology company focused on simplifying cloud services. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Security Products engineering team, responsible for developing and delivering advanced security solutions for global customers.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on building scalable security productsDrive the technical roadmap and execution for security features, including threat detection, identity management, and data protectionManage delivery timelines, inter-team dependencies, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure successful on-time execution of product milestones (e.g., preview and GA launches)Establish and lead sustaining engineering practices, including prioritizing technical debt reduction, resolving aging tickets, and ensuring comprehensive security rule and feature coverageCollaborate with Product Management and Security Architects to define product requirements and technical specificationsEnsure high standards of code quality, security best practices, and operational excellence across the development lifecycleManage recruitment, performance reviews, and career development for the engineering teamSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership or management roleProven track record of delivering complex security products or cloud-scale distributed systemsDeep understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and modern web application securityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills within a global organizational structure5+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to building products at security companies or within security functionsExpert-level Go and strong JavaScript/Node.js skillsProven track record of designing and implementing high-throughput, scalable systems with large data requirementsDeep understanding of distributed systems: consensus, replication, partitioning, and consistency - Production Apache Flink and advanced Kafka experience processing high-volume event streamsDeep Kubernetes expertise running security-critical workloads at scaleCloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) with understanding of cloud security models, infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, Helm, Chef)Experience building systems handling millions of events per secondFamiliarity with various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environmentExperience with distributed systems and microservices architecturesKnowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocolsContributions to open-source security projectsBenefitsReimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educationAll employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramLocal Employee MeetupsFlexible time off policyBonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performanceEquity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase ProgramCompany OverviewDigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.digitalocean.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.