Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Team Lead to be part of making this happen.
Position Overview and Objective
Responsible for guiding a software development team to deliver high‑value, performant, and secure software solutions. This role ensures that day‑to‑day development activities align with the R&D Department goals and processes.
The Team Lead provides direction, coaching, and technical oversight for developers through the design, implementation, and automated/integration testing of software. They work closely with the Project Lead (who owns project planning, status reporting, estimation, and delivery) to ensure work is executed effectively. The Team Lead focuses on people leadership, roadmap execution, and team performance, but may support the architecture and development if needed.
Responsibilities
As a Team Lead at Arctic Wolf, you will
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and remove obstacles impacting delivery.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and innovation.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and team effectiveness.
Build strong partnerships with Product Management, Architecture, Support, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to software development standards, security policies, and engineering best practices.
Technical Leadership & Software Delivery
Guide the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver roadmap commitments.
Provide technical oversight on architecture, implementation, code quality, and troubleshooting activities.
Promote secure coding practices, automated testing, and engineering excellence.
Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security requirements.
Support software development activities as needed through hands-on technical contributions.
People Management & Operations
Support team planning, capacity management, and resource allocation.
Approve vacation requests, expenses, and training budgets.
Partner with Engineering Leadership and HR on performance management and compensation planning.
Participate in hiring activities, including candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
Support onboarding and development of new team members.
Experience & Requirements
7+ years of experience in software development or a related technical role.
Experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to engineering teams.
Strong background in designing, developing, and delivering software applications.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Experience driving engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of secure coding standards, software security principles, and quality engineering practices.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.
About Arctic Wolf
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 (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 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 that—by protecting people’s 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.
Benefits
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
Equity for all employees
18 days annual leave, flexible holidays & festivals, and paid volunteer days
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
A modern workplace in Helios Business Park in Bengaluru
Security Requirements
At Arctic Wolf, protecting our people, customers, and data is fundamental to how we operate. All employees are expected to uphold our commitment to security, privacy, and compliance by following internal information security policies, standards, and controls designed to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business and customer information.
Depending on the role, employment may be subject to background verification and additional regulatory or compliance requirements, including obligations related to data protection and export control laws where applicable.
Your next big opportunity starts here — apply today and help us end cyber risk.
