SDE- 3

About the job Role Overview At Astra Security, we’re building cutting-edge products like our API Security Platform and Autonomous Pentesting systems powered by AI. This role goes beyond traditional TPM responsibilities — it’s a hands-on, high-ownership hybrid role combining Senior Software Engineer (SDE 3), Technical Program Manager, and Engineering Leadership . You will: Drive 0→1 product initiatives Architect and build scalable systems Lead cross-functional execution Act as a force multiplier for engineering teams You’ll work closely with the CTO, Engineering Managers, and Product leaders to translate ambitious ideas into shipped, high-quality products . What You’ll Do 1. Engineering Ownership (SDE 3) Design, build, and ship scalable, production-grade systems across platform, scanners, and microservices Write high-quality, maintainable code (TypeScript / Go / Python preferred) Drive system design and architecture decisions for large-scale, distributed systems Improve system performance, reliability, and observability Reduce technical debt while enabling faster development velocity 2. Program Leadership (TPM) Own end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-team technical programs (0→1 to GA) Break down ambiguous problems into clear execution plans Drive alignment across engineering, product, and leadership Manage prioritization, trade-offs, timelines, and risks Establish and improve SDLC processes, sprint rigor, and execution frameworks 3. Engineering Leadership Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineers Step in to unblock teams — both technically and operationally Lead architecture reviews and design discussions Ensure high standards for code quality, system design, and engineering practices Occasionally function as an Engineering Manager : Guide team performance and growth Provide feedback and mentorship Drive ownership and accountability 4. Platform & Product Thinking Deeply understand Astra’s platform across: Vulnerability scanners (DAST, API, Cloud, Mobile) Platform services and infra Contribute to product decisions with strong technical judgment Balance business impact vs engineering effort Drive customer-first problem solving , especially in high-impact areas like security and performance 5. Operations & Reliability Own production health, system SLAs, and incident response Lead debugging and root-cause analysis for critical issues Build systems that are resilient, observable, and scalable Ensure fast turnaround on customer issues 6.

Innovation & 0→1 Building Lead new initiatives in Autonomous Pentesting and AI-driven security Push boundaries in security scanning, automation, and scale Drive experimentation → validation → production rollout What We’re Looking For 5–7 years of experience across backend engineering + program management Strong hands-on experience in: TypeScript / Go / Python Distributed systems & microservices architecture Experience owning large-scale systems or products end-to-end Strong understanding of: System design, APIs, cloud infrastructure AWS / GCP / Azure Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to: Drive execution under ambiguity Balance speed vs quality vs scale Strong leadership skills: Mentoring engineers Driving alignment across teams Bonus: Experience in security / dev-tools / infra products What Success Looks Like You become the go-to person for both execution and architecture Teams move faster and with more clarity because of you Complex projects are delivered on time without chaos Systems you build are scalable, reliable, and loved by customers You elevate the entire engineering organization Why This Role is Unique This is not a typical TPM role. It’s for someone who: Can code like an SDE 3 Thinks like a Product & Systems Architect Executes like a TPM Leads like an Engineering Manager