Head of Engineering

Department: Engineering

Location: Oslo, Norway

Employment Type: FullTime

Head of Engineering

CYBRET AI
Remote
Norway and Europe preferred
Full-time
Early hire with meaningful equity

About CYBRET AI

CYBRET AI is building Autonomous Security Infrastructure for modern organizations operating in complex, distributed, cloud-native environments.

Our ambition is to move cybersecurity away from reactive, human-dependent workflows and toward continuous, intelligent, autonomous security. We design systems that combine human judgment where it matters with fully autonomous decision-making where speed, scale, and precision are required.

We make a strict distinction between automation and autonomy.
CYBRET AI does not rely on static rules or predefined playbooks. We build systems that understand context, reason over attack surfaces and exposure, assess real-world consequences, and take risk-based decisions.

Our primary focus is Exposure and Vulnerability Management as a decision system, not a reporting layer.

About the Role

This is a foundational leadership role with full ownership of engineering at CYBRET AI.

As Head of Engineering, you will define how the platform is built, scaled, and operated. You will set technical direction, make architectural decisions, and build a high-performing engineering organization without sacrificing quality, depth, or rigor.

You will work closely with the founder, product, security, and AI teams to ensure that CYBRET AI’s systems are robust, scalable, secure, and built for long-term autonomy.

This role is hands-on. You are expected to design systems, review code, and lead by example.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Own the overall technical architecture of the CYBRET AI platform
Make and communicate clear architectural decisions across backend, AI systems, data, and infrastructure
Ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and observable
Set engineering standards for quality, testing, and production readiness

Engineering Execution

Lead the implementation of core platform components
Ensure fast, disciplined shipping without compromising correctness or security
Balance speed and long-term maintainability in a high-growth environment

Team Building & Culture

Hire, mentor, and scale a high-caliber engineering team
Build a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and accountability
Set expectations for seniority, performance, and collaboration
Structure teams and roles as the company grows

Collaboration & Strategy

Partner closely with product, AI, and security leadership
Translate product and research goals into executable technical plans
Provide clear input on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines
Act as a technical counterweight in strategic decisions

Reliability, Security & Operations

Ensure strong practices around deployment, monitoring, and incident response
Oversee cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational maturity
Embed security-first thinking across all engineering decisions

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience leading engineering teams in complex, production systems
Deep hands-on background as a senior software or platform engineer
Proven ability to design and scale distributed systems
Strong judgment and ability to make hard technical decisions
Experience operating in early-stage or high-growth environments

Experience in cybersecurity, cloud platforms, or AI-driven systems is a strong plus, but not required.

How We Work

CYBRET AI operates fully remote.
The team is currently based in Norway, but we hire internationally.

We recruit based on merit, excellence, and intelligence.
We value deep focus, clarity of thought, and strong ownership.

This is an early-stage startup. The pace is high, structure evolves continuously, and impact is real.

A strong shipping mindset is essential. Engineering leadership at CYBRET AI means building systems that work in the real world, not just designing them.

Culture and Benefits

Monthly team gatherings such as weekend trips, cabin stays, and social events
Dedicated budget for learning, courses, and professional development

Small, highly skilled, talent-dense team
Ambition to scale without sacrificing quality or depth

English is the primary working language
Norwegian company with potential future transition to a US INC structure

Fully remote role with home office agreement
Laptop of your choice up to 20,000 NOK
Optional home office equipment
Mobile subscription and home internet fully reimbursed

Strict confidentiality and correct handling of sensitive information is mandatory
Ability to pass background checks and applicable security clearance is required
Standard insurance coverage is provided

Equity and Ownership

CYBRET AI offers a highly competitive and generous Employee Stock Option Program.

Early hires are viewed as owners, not employees.
This role includes meaningful equity and long-term upside.

Why Join CYBRET AI

You should join CYBRET AI if you want to:
• Own the technical foundation of an autonomous security company
• Build and lead a world-class engineering organization
• Work on complex, high-stakes systems that matter
• Be an early owner in a company with global ambition