RoboShadow
Agentic VP of Engineering
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Agentic VP of Engineering
VP of Engineering – Cyber Security Engineering Hub
About the Role
RoboShadow is a fast-growing UK-based global Cyber Security startup, and we are seeking a hands-on VP of Engineering to build, scale, and lead our engineering function.
This is not a traditional corporate VP role. We seek a true player-coach: someone technically strong, commercially aware, engaged with the code, and capable of guiding developers while rolling up their sleeves.
Ideal candidates may include:
- Head of Engineering
- Engineering Manager
- Principal Engineer
- Lead Developer
- Early-stage VP of Engineering
As VP of Engineering, you will collaborate closely with the founder, leadership team, product/ customer teams, and developers to:
- Improve delivery efficiency
- Strengthen the technical platform
- Raise engineering standards
- Shape the team as we scale
About RoboShadow
We specialise in enterprise Cyber Security technology, offering:
- Vulnerability management
- External attack surface discovery
- Automated remediation
- Device monitoring & security benchmarking
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft/Azure ecosystem integrations
Current Phase: The product is live, customers are engaged, and the engineering function now requires stronger ownership, scalable delivery discipline, technical leadership, and process improvements.
Why This Role Fits You
✅ You thrive in a fast-moving startup environment ✅ You’re technically strong and enjoy architecture, code, debugging, and systems optimisation ✅ Ready to advance into a senior engineering role ✅ Understand SaaS product dynamics, the interplay between engineering, product, customers, support, and commercial teams ✅ Passionate about Cyber Security, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), automation, AI tools, and data-heavy systems ✅ Ambitious, pragmatic, and eager to take ownership ✅ Adaptable to a remote/hybrid/hands-on office model
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Job Requirements (Critical - Read Carefully)
This Role Requires: • Exceptional technical acumen—this is a human-led AI code-checking role. • Fluency in reading, reviewing, and ensuring AI-generated code’s safety for production. • Social skills are secondary—focus is on technical élan.
Applicants must prove: 🔹 Strong software engineering experience with current technical credibility 🔹 Shipment experience in SaaS, cloud, or product-lens projects 🔹 Sophisticated judgement on architecture, delivery, quality, security, and trade-offs 🔹 Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 🔹 Comfort with a high-momentum startup, where priorities rapidly evolve and structure is still emergent 🔹 Personal passion for Cyber Security, automation, cloud environments, AI tools, and data architectures
Why Join RoboShadow?
This is an uncommon opportunity to ascend into a senior engineering role while leaving a lasting impact on a growing Cyber Security startup.
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Key Components of the Role:
- Deep visibility: Proximity to code, product, customers, developers, and core decisions.
- Engineering Advocacy: Help build robust engineering processes, improve delivery excellence, and refine the technical platform.
- Influential Growth: Shape product direction, hire top talent, and scale with business success.
- Autonomy & Acceleration: Ideal for someone hungering for ownership, technical rigour, and transition into larger leadership roles.
Location & Working Model
📍 Full-time position, headquartered in Shenfield, Essex.
Preferred Editorial Note:
- Essential for onboarding, strategic planning, key delivery phases, and cultural alignment: in-person attendance.
- Hybrid/remote arrangements may be considered for candidates with a proven record of collaboration.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email to: liz@roboshadow.com, including:
📄 Your CV 💬 A concise message outlining your fit for the role (why RoboShadow? Why this opportunity?) 📜 Portfolio material (strongly appreciated):
- Examples of engineering leadership, technical projects, or architecture decisions
- Code samples, documentation, or team process improvements
- SaaS product design and Cyber Security contributions
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