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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Engineering - AI Native Platforms (IT / OT / Cybersecurity) - **Company:** LANSWEEPER INC. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Systems Analysis, IT Management, Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Large Language Models, Backend - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0450d96096774dad ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * 12+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of engineering organizations * Proven track record leading engineering teams building infrastructure, platform, or cybersecurity products * Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable backend architectures * Technical background in C++, Go, or Rust * Strong understanding of foundational LLM and Machine Learning technologies and their application in production environments * Experience operating in high-growth and fast-paced engineering environments Preferred / Nice to Have: * Experience with network technologies, infrastructure intelligence, or visibility systems * Understanding of enterprise IT and OT ecosystems * Experience with cybersecurity analysis systems, SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence platforms * Experience driving adoption of AI-assisted software development workflows and modern coding agents * Familiarity with modern AI engineering tooling such as Claude Code Soft Skills: * Strong execution focus with a track record of delivery predictability and operational excellence * Systems-thinking mindset with pragmatic, high-impact decision-making * Strong ownership mentality with clear accountability for engineering outcomes * Passion for engineering transformation, innovation, and people development * Collaborative leadership style with a genuine commitment to mentorship and team growth AI Specific Skills ## Description Lansweeper is expanding its engineering leadership with a newly created Director of Engineering role focused on AI-native platform development across IT, OT, and Cybersecurity domains. As Director of Engineering, you will lead high-performing engineering organizations building advanced software platforms, intelligent systems, and scalable infrastructure that combine modern distributed systems engineering with foundational AI and machine learning technologies. You will play a critical leadership role in driving engineering execution, operational excellence, innovation, and organizational growth - while fostering a strong culture of ownership, accountability, technical excellence, and AI-native ways of working. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, with 2 days onsite per week., * Lead and scale engineering organizations focused on AI-native infrastructure and cybersecurity platforms * Drive execution and delivery of highly scalable, reliable, and performant software systems across IT, OT, networking, and cybersecurity domains * Establish engineering processes that promote speed, quality, ownership, and accountability * Partner with executive leadership to define technical and organizational strategy * Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and AI-native software delivery * Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and AI-native development methodologies across engineering teams * Mentor engineering leaders and senior technical talent to grow organizational capability, Lansweeper is an AI-native company currently undergoing a company-wide AI transformation across all departments and engineering functions. As Director of Engineering, you are expected to actively champion and embed AI-assisted development tools and LLM-based workflows across the engineering organization - not just use them personally but drive their adoption at scale. Leading with an AI-native mindset and enabling your engineering teams to work in AI-native ways is a hard requirement for this role, not a nice-to-have., At Lansweeper, every role is assigned to a level defined by three things: the expertise it requires, the complexity it involves, and the scope of impact it carries. Each level maps to a salary band based on salary benchmarks from the Software/SaaS industry of your country, so your pay reflects what the market pays for comparable roles. Where you land within that range depends on the expertise you bring, the complexity you have navigated, the scope of impact you have owned, and your track record of delivering results in comparable roles - the same criteria applied consistently to every candidate. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. AI Usage During Hiring Process We use AI to support and not replace during the hiring process. HR decisions are made by our talent acquisition team. 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