Senior Engineering Manager - Security Engineering

About the Role

As a key member of the security organization, the Senior Engineering Manager will lead an existing Customer Identity engineering team and advocate for additional resources based on needs. This will involve close partnership with the Product Security, GRC, and broader engineering and product management leadership teams. The role requires a builder, architect, and people leader who can drive security engineering initiatives and establish a team culture grounded in engineering excellence, pragmatic security, and strong cross-functional partnership.

ClickHouse is a company on a mission to transform how companies use data, and this role is central to that mission. With a strong track record of innovation and a customer base that includes global brands and AI innovators, ClickHouse is an exciting place to work for those passionate about making a real impact in the tech industry.

What You Will Do

• Establish and scale a new centralized Security Engineering team, starting with the Customer Identity team and growing with additional hires depending on work needs
• Define the operating model, collaborate on roadmap, and tracking systems for security engineering work across all product lines
• Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of security-focused software engineers
• Create a team culture grounded in engineering excellence, pragmatic security, and strong cross-functional partnership
• Lead the design and implementation of security product features across ClickHouse Cloud, Postgres, Langfuse, and OSS
• Drive end-to-end ownership of security engineering initiatives, reducing dependency on ad-hoc resource allocation from individual engineering teams
• Establish clear lanes and a dedicated tracking system for all security product features, providing consistent visibility to security and product leadership
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across Core, Data Platform, Cloud Platform, and Product Security teams
• Collaborate closely with the Product Management, Security teams to ensure engineering solutions are grounded in sound risk and threat analysis
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the security landscape and emerging trends, applying this knowledge to inform security engineering strategies

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in leading security engineering teams, preferably in a fast-paced, distributed environment
• Strong background in security, product, and platform engineering, with a deep understanding of how these disciplines intersect
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and retain high-performing teams
• Experience in defining and implementing security product features, including encryption, identity and access, network isolation, sandboxing, and authentication
• Strong understanding of cross-functional dependencies and the ability to manage these across different teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with product management, security, and engineering teams
• Experience with Adjust and Excel, or similar tools, is an advantage
• A strong track record of driving security engineering initiatives and establishing a culture of engineering excellence and pragmatic security

Nice to Have

• Experience in cloud security, particularly in real-time analytics and data warehousing
• Knowledge of emerging security trends and technologies, such as AI workloads and observability
• Certification in security engineering or a related field
• Experience working with global brands and AI innovators

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work with a fast-growing, innovative company that is leading the market in real-time analytics and data warehousing
• A competitive compensation package, with opportunities for growth and professional development
• The chance to work remotely and be part of a distributed team that values flexibility and work-life balance
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, including Adjust and Excel
• A strong focus on engineering excellence and pragmatic security, with opportunities to drive real change and impact
• Collaboration with a talented team of security, product, and engineering professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the tech industry
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs

• When applying, make sure to highlight your experience in leading security engineering teams and your ability to drive security product features across different product lines.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to managing cross-functional dependencies and how you establish clear lanes and tracking systems for security engineering initiatives.
• Be ready to talk about your understanding of the security landscape and emerging trends, and how you apply this knowledge to inform security engineering strategies.
• Show a deep understanding of how security, product, and platform engineering intersect, and how you create structure and accountability in a fast-moving environment.
• Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your experience in security engineering, including any relevant certifications or training programs.
• During salary negotiations, be prepared to discuss your expectations based on industry standards and your level of experience.
• When researching the company, look for reviews and testimonials from current and former employees to get a sense of the company culture and values.