Manager, R&D - AI Proactive Defense

10 - 12 years

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Job Description

At Arctic Wolf, we're redefining the cybersecurity landscape. With our Pack members across the globe, we're committed to setting new industry standards. Our accomplishments speak for themselvesfrom our recognition in the

Forbes Cloud 100

,

CNBC Disruptor 50

,

Fortune Future 50

, and

Fortune Cyber 60

to winning

CRN's 2024 Product of the Year

award.We're proud to be a

Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services

and a

Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice

recipient. Our

Aurora Platform

also received CRN's Product of the Year in the inaugural

Security Operations Platform

category.Join a company that's not only leadingbut shapingthe future of

AI-driven defense and automation

.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk.

Role: Manager AI Proactive Defence

We are seeking a

Manager AI Proactive Defence

to lead engineering efforts in developing

agentic AI frameworks

,

proactive fraud detection systems

, and

intelligent automation pipelines

that detect, predict, and mitigate emerging risks in real time.Your team will build

data-intensive

,

AI-augmented

, and

autonomous defense systems

that go beyond traditional detection leveraging

machine learning

,

large language models

, and

agent-based reasoning frameworks

to create self-improving protection layers against fraud, abuse, and anomalous behavior.Candidates from

advertising

,

financial services

, or

cybersecurity

domains are encouraged to apply.

About Arctic Wolf Labs

Arctic Wolf Labs is our research and innovation division, dedicated to advancing AI, automation, and data intelligence to further our mission to

end cyber risk

.The Labs Engineering team collaborates with AI researchers, data scientists, and security engineers to develop

autonomous detection systems

,

ML Ops pipelines

, and

agentic reasoning frameworks

that improve defense accuracy, scalability, and adaptability.

About The Role

  • Lead a team of engineers to build and deploy AI-driven proactive defense systems focused on fraud, risk, and anomaly detection.
  • Design and implement agentic frameworks leveraging LangChain, LangGraph, or similar architectures for reasoning, orchestration, and decision automation.
  • Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines for scalable model training, versioning, and deployment across distributed systems.
  • Architect automated workflows that integrate data ingestion, feature generation, and AI-driven response mechanisms.
  • Partner with data science, threat intelligence, and platform engineering teams to translate detection logic into production-grade, low-latency systems.
  • Apply LLMs and autonomous AI agents for dynamic pattern recognition, entity linking, and context-aware decisioning.
  • Drive roadmap execution, mentor engineers, and uphold engineering best practices in automation, observability, and continuous improvement.

About You

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or data-intensive systems, with 2+ years in a leadership or technical management capacity.
  • Strong background in fraud/risk analytics, behavioral modeling, or anomaly detection, preferably in fintech, ad tech, or cybersecurity.
  • Experience developing or integrating agentic AI frameworks using LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies.
  • Expertise in Python or Go, with familiarity in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
  • Proficient in MLOps, data pipeline architecture, feature engineering, and real-time model inference.
  • Strong understanding of AI automation, prompt orchestration, and evaluation metrics for LLM-based systems.
  • Proven ability to mentor teams, define engineering standards, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
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 USA

(2021-2024),

Best Places to Work USA

(2021-2024),

Great Place to Work Canada

(2021-2024),

Great Place to Work UK

(2024), and

Kununu Top Company Germany

(2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Our Values?

Arctic 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 truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate thatby protecting people's and organizations sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.?We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.??We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.?All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:?Equity for all employeesFlexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer daysTraining and career development programsComprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.Fertility support and paid parental leaveArctic 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 federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire?employee?experience as accessible as possible and provide?accommodations?as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [HIDDEN TEXT].?

On-Camera Policy

To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews.Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers.We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN's Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).Background checks are required for this position.This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws and regulations

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