Job Description

At NetBox Labs, our mission is to make it easier to build and manage complex
networks. As a product company, we do that by developing innovative software
for network professionals delivered on-premises and in the cloud.

We believe in the power of community and collaboration, and we are looking for
a passionate leader for our talented NetBox Application and Observability
teams. These teams are focused on building our core software applications
including NetBox and NetBox Add-ons, SDKs, and Plugins, and our observability
suite including Diode, Diode Agents and SDKs, and Orb. Much of this
development is open source and done in collaboration with our community, but
also spans source-available and proprietary software. This role reports
directly to the CTO.

To apply, send your credentials to
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

In this role you will:

Lead, mentor, enable and manage the NetBox Application and Observability teams
to set direction, achieve project goals and hit deadlines.
Oversee the software development lifecycle from planning and design to
implementation, testing, and release.
Champion best practices in modern, secure software development.
Collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership and other
stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing
within the engineering teams.
Ensure the security and reliability of all software products by implementing
robust security practices and quality assurance programs.
Act as a liaison between the engineering teams and the larger tech community,
promoting our projects and guiding open-source initiatives.
Utilize GitHub and internal tools to plan and lead effective sprints, help
engineers break work down for execution and track internal and community
issues
Lead the efforts in building and hiring new team members to expand the
capabilities of the NetBox Application and Observability teams.
Understand business requirements and communicate results against business
objectives
Collaborate with peer engineering leaders to plan and complete cross-
functional projects, outline clear ownership areas, identify dependencies, and
clear blockers.
Report progress to the leadership team and broader company,and ensure
effective communication across teams.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and evaluate
their potential impact on our projects.
Trust your team to execute on technical decisions and software development,
but use your previous experience to help guide discussions and decisions when
necessary

You will work closely with:

Director of Engineering and Platform team who own and operate the Cloud and
Enterprise products to coordinate on cross-functional initiatives and ensure
our applications run perfectly in our commercial products
Chief Technology Officer and Chief NetBox Officer on strategy and direction
Product team to understand customer and community problems and deliver
compelling solutions and a stellar user experience
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a leadership role within software development,
preferably as a Manager or Director of Engineering.
Strong expertise in modern software development practices, including Agile
methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD.
Experience with open-source software development and community engagement.
Proficiency in using GitHub for code management and collaboration.
Solid understanding of software security principles and practices.
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup requirement
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to inspire and motivate teams and engage a passionate community.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and
addressing challenges.
Proven experience in building and hiring teams.
Ability to understand and balance business requirements and community needs,
and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
It would be fantastic if you have the following background:
Networking industry experience
Familiarity with Python, Django, Go, gRPC or OpenTelemetry
Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker,
Kubernetes).
Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

Our culture and values:

We own and solve problems with an innovative mindset and high attention to
detail. We are always striving for improvements in our platform and
methodologies.
We put our community first and support our colleagues by sharing our knowledge
and providing constructive feedback.
We value simplicity and focus and think twice before adding complexity.
Given we are a remote-first team located all over the world, we value strong
communication skills and an open, transparent culture. We use Google Apps,
Slack, Zoom and Notion to collaborate in real time and work asynchronously. We
also get together during the year at company events, plus at industry
conferences, and meetups.
Comp and benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus
Meaningful, early employee Series A equity
Flexible, unlimited PTO
Choice of tech – choose your laptop when you join
Top of market medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k employer contribution

**About NetBox Labs:**

NetBox Labs helps companies build and manage complex networks. We help
customers accelerate network automation by delivering open, composable
products and supporting the network automation community.
NetBox Labs is the commercial steward of open source NetBox, the world’s most
popular network source of truth, and Orb, the next-generation open source
network observability platform. Our products include NetBox Enterprise, a
fully supported self-managed NetBox with advanced features, and NetBox Cloud,
a secure, scalable, and reliable SaaS edition of NetBox.
NetBox powers thousands of companies, and NetBox Labs is backed by investment
from Notable Capital (formerly GGV), Grafana Labs CEO Raj Dutt, Flybridge,
IBM, Salesforce Ventures, and Mango Capital.

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