R&D Team Lead at JFrog

<p>At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevSecOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate.&nbsp;Our team of industry-leading software security experts is a true pioneer, constantly pushing the boundaries with original research and technological innovation.&nbsp;JFrog is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit, and just all-around great people.&nbsp;Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production – a concept we call “liquid software”. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us on our journey?</p> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader to join our R&amp;D group, and be responsible for planning, coordinating and leading activities across the full delivery lifecycle, to ensure successful deliveries.<br>To join us, you need to demonstrate the ability for hands-on leadership and ensure you can offer guidance and support, as well as assist developers at the code level.</p> <h5><strong>As an R&amp;D Team Leader at JFrog, you will...</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Lead a high-performing team of 6–8 developers working on large-scale, complex, and cutting-edge systems.</li> <li>Manage the delivery of multiple, complex, simultaneous development projects from initial architecture and design to production release.</li> <li>Proactively identify and mitigate risks and bottlenecks, driving cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on time without compromising quality.</li> <li>Make key technical and strategic decisions to align engineering efforts with business impact.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>To be an R&amp;D Team Leader at JFrog, you need…</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Experience: At least 3–4 years of technical leadership experience, paired with 10–12 years of hands-on software engineering experience.</li> <li>Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and influence highly skilled developers.</li> <li>Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in Java, Go, Python, Spring, Maven, and related frameworks.</li> <li>Experience in SaaS/Cloud/Microservices architecture.</li> <li>AI-Assisted Development: Experience incorporating agentic AI tools across the entire software development lifecycle.</li> <li>Systems Architecture: A strong background in the architecture and implementation of scalable, concurrent, low-latency, fault-tolerant distributed systems.</li> <li>Delivery &amp; Risk Management: A strong track record of managing complex software projects, hitting key milestones, and pre-emptively resolving technical challenges.</li> <li>Adaptability: A thriving mindset in a fast-paced, context-switching, and high-driven environment.</li> </ul>