Manager, R&D - AI Proactive Defense

At Arctic Wolf, you will not just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you will help lead the change. Our global team is made up of people who thrive on solving complex problems, moving quickly, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights, and International Data Corporation MarketScape. What matters most is the work behind these recognitions: delivering real outcomes for customers through award-winning innovation such as our Aurora Platform.

If you are looking for meaningful work, smart teammates, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth company that is redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you

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Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We are looking for a Manager, Engineering (Artificial Intelligence Proactive Defense Systems) to help achieve this missio

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The Manager, Engineering will contribute to our Engineering organization by leading the design and development of artificial intelligence-driven proactive defense systems focused on fraud prevention, risk analysis, and anomaly detection. This role will drive the development of intelligent, automated systems that enable faster and more accurate detection and response to emerging threa

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IN THIS ROLE, YOU W

• ILL:Lead a team of engineers to design, build, and deploy artificial intelligence-driven proactive defense sys
• temsDesign and implement agent-based frameworks for reasoning, orchestration, and automated decision-ma
• kingDevelop and maintain machine learning operations pipelines for scalable model training, versioning, and deployment across distributed sys
• temsArchitect automated workflows that integrate data ingestion, feature generation, and intelligent response mechan
• ismsPartner with data science, threat intelligence, and platform engineering teams to translate detection logic into production-ready systems with low lat
• encyApply large language models and autonomous artificial intelligence agents for pattern recognition, entity linking, and context-aware decision-ma
• kingDrive execution of the engineering roadmap and ensure alignment with organizational g
• oalsMentor and develop engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountabi
• lityEstablish and uphold best practices in automation, observability, and continuous improve

ment
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROL

• E IF:You have more than 10 years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or data-intensive systems, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical management
• roleYou have a strong background in fraud analytics, risk analysis, behavioral modeling, or anomaly dete
• ctionYou have experience building or integrating agent-based artificial intelligence frameworks for orchestration and decision-m
• akingYou have strong programming expertise in Python
• or GoYou are experienced with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-
• learnYou have strong knowledge of machine learning operations, data pipeline architecture, feature engineering, and real-time model infe
• renceYou understand artificial intelligence automation, prompt orchestration, and evaluation techniques for large language model-based sy
• stemsYou have a proven ability to mentor teams, define engineering standards, and lead cross-functional initia

tivesNice to

• have:Experience in financial technology, advertising technology, or cybersecurity do
• mainsFamiliarity with modern cloud platforms and distributed systems archite
• ctureExperience building high-scale, low-latency production sy

stems
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tions.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 United States, Best Places to Work United States, Great Place to Work Canada, Great Place to Work United Kingdom, and Kununu Top Company Germany. 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 and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains a trusted name in the ind

ustry.
Our

ValuesArctic 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 value the unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. By protecting sensitive data and working to end cyber risk, we contribute to an industry that serves the greate

r good.We celebrate diverse perspectives through our Pack Unity program and encourage employees to participate in or create new all

iances.We also believe in corporate responsibility and have joined the Pledge One Percent movement to give back to our commu

nities.
All employees receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, in

• cluding:Equity for all e
• mployeesFlexible annual leave, paid holidays, and volunt
• eer daysTraining and career development
• programsComprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance equal to three times compensation, and personal accident i
• nsuranceFertility support and paid parent

al leave
Arctic Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under applicable law. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive env

ironment.
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• quirementsConduct duties in accordance with Arctic Wolf information security policies, standards, an
• d controlsBackground checks are required for thi
• s positionThis role may require access to information protected under United States export control laws and r