Position Overview: As the R&D Group Leader for our Guardian SaaS product, you will lead a team of approximately 20 talented professionals in developing cutting-edge SaaS-enabled solutions. Your mission is to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and align development efforts with Cellebrite's strategic goal of strengthening our customers through SaaS offerings. Reporting to the VP R&D, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our SaaS product line and contributing to the company's overall success in the digital intelligence market. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology? We're seeking an exceptional R&D Group Leader to spearhead our Guardian product line – a cornerstone of our SaaS portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital intelligence solutions and make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving SaaS landscape. As the driving force behind our Guardian product, you'll lead a talented team in developing innovative, customer-centric solutions that strengthen Cellebrite's position as a leader in digital intelligence. If you thrive on challenges, excel in collaborative environments, and are ready to push the boundaries of what's possible in SaaS, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities: Leadership and Team Management
* Lead and mentor a team of 20 R&D professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Recruit and retain top talent to maintain a high-performing team
* Develop and implement career growth plans for team members Product Development and Strategy
* Own and drive the development roadmap for the Guardian SaaS product
* Collaborate closely with Product Management to align development priorities with market needs and company strategy
* Present plans, progress, and success stories to upper management Innovation and Continuous Improvement
* Embrace a deep passion for innovation, driving both yourself and the team to challenge the status quo and pioneer cutting-edge solutions.
* Fostering a mindset where innovation is not just a task, but a driving force.
* Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in the SaaS and digital intelligence domains.
* Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance the Guardian product and development processes.
* Continuously evaluate and improve development methodologies and team performance, ensuring that innovation remains at the heart of everything you do. Technical Oversight
* Oversee all aspects of R&D development, including methodologies, processes, tools, guidelines, and standards
* Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development and cloud technologies
* Drive technical decision-making and architecture choices for the Guardian product Project Management
* Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
* Identify and mitigate risks in the development process
* Implement and refine agile development practices to improve team efficiency and product quality Cross-functional Collaboration
* Work closely with other departments such as Product Management, DevOps, and Customer
