R&D Manager jobs in Israel

Description Paragon is on a mission to transform the world of cyber intelligence. Based in Tel Aviv, our innovative team is made up of top-tier talent who are passionate about making an impact. At Paragon, you’ll find the freedom to think boldly, collaborate with purpose, and grow alongside a team united by a shared mission and striving for excellence. We are looking for an experienced Low-Level Research & Development Team Lead to lead a team working at the intersection of deep technical research and production-grade software development. In this role, you will lead complex low-level research efforts, guide engineers through challenging technical problems, and help turn unique research findings into reliable capabilities integrated into Paragon's core product. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, research direction, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. We are looking for a technically strong and hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, researching operating systems and application internals, and building world-unique solutions in a fast, end-to-end environment. Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of low-level researchers and developers, providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development. • Define research and development priorities, identify new investigation areas, and contribute to the team's technical roadmap. • Drive complex low-level research, reverse engineering, and development efforts across operating systems, applications, and technologies. • Research native OS and application behavior, internal mechanisms, and system-level technologies. • Design and implement production-grade systems in languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, and Python, integrating research capabilities into Paragon's core product. • Serve as a technical focal point for challenging research and development problems, helping the team overcome obstacles and reach effective solutions. • Guide the team in developing reliable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions from initial research through implementation and integration. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, translating research findings and technical discoveries into actionable product capabilities. • Promote high technical standards, research excellence, and a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. • Stay up to date with emerging technologies, operating systems, application architectures, and relevant research areas to maintain the team's technical edge. Requirements • 4+ years of experience in low-level software development, research, reverse engineering, security research, or a similar technical role. • 2+ years of experience managing a technical team, while leading projects and mentoring engineers. • Strong hands-on experience with one or more low-level programming languages: C/C++, Rust, Go. • Proven experience in reverse engineering and analyzing complex software. • Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and instrumentation tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, Frida, or similar. • Deep understanding of operating system internals and system-level mechanisms, particularly Unix-like operating systems. • Proven ability to research unfamiliar technologies and independently investigate complex technical problems. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead technical investigations from research through implementation. • Proven experience developing and maintaining production-grade software. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively across teams. • Ability to learn quickly, independently, and continuously adapt to new technologies and technical domains. Advantages • Deep knowledge of OS internals and system architecture. • Experience with Android and/or iOS development or research. • Experience with ARM architecture and assembly language. • Experience with debugging and instrumentation tools such as Frida and GDB. • Experience in malware analysis or security research. • Experience leading research initiatives or establishing research methodologies. • Experience working with SQL-based databases. • Experience building complex, large-scale systems.

Description Paragon is a leading and rapidly growing cyber intelligence company based in Tel Aviv. We're looking for an experienced and visionary Director Low Level to lead and scale our security research organization - a multi-team group driving innovation in Low-Level research & development, reverse engineering, vulnerability exploitation, and mobile security. In this role, you will define and execute the strategic vision for our Low-Level research & development organization. You will manage team leads, guide the direction of research initiatives, and ensure that our teams operate at the forefront of security innovation. Your leadership will be essential in developing the next generation of security capabilities that power Paragon’s products. Responsibilities • Build, lead, and grow a multi-team security research organization, including direct management of team leads. • Set a clear strategic direction for security research, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals. • Cultivate a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. • Provide guidance and support to teams working on complex challenges in mobile/OS internals, reverse engineering and vulnerability exploitation. • Stay ahead of emerging security technologies, threats, and defenses, and translate them into impactful research directions assuring high OPSEC standards. • Work cross-functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and product leadership to drive research & development impact. Requirements • Proven experience leading multiple Low-Level teams or managing managers in a research or R&D environment. • Passion for building effective teams and structures, pushes boundaries and leads bold, impact-driven decisions. • Strong accountability, broad perspective, and a proactive mindset; leads processes and takes initiative beyond scope. • Deep expertise in Low-Level development, OS internals, vulnerability research, and mobile/OS security. • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to scale and structure teams effectively. • Solid understanding of Unix-like operating systems and mobile platforms (Android/iOS). • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical vision into execution.

Description StoreNext is a leading B2B technology group in Israel, providing SaaS solutions across procurement, finance, and data analytics. We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven VP R&D to lead the transformation of our engineering organization into a unified, scalable, and AI-driven development group. This is a key leadership role responsible not only for managing R&D, but for building a cohesive engineering organization across multiple internal and external development teams, spanning diverse products, domains, and technologies. As VP R&D, you will define and implement a group-wide engineering strategy, introduce standardized methodologies, and lead the adoption of AI across both development processes and next-generation agent-based products. Responsibilities • Build and lead a unified R&D organization across multiple products, teams, and external vendors • Define and implement a group-wide engineering strategy, architecture, and operating model • Establish consistent development methodologies, standards, and best practices across all teams • Lead and scale multiple engineering teams and team leaders, fostering a strong, collaborative engineering culture • Drive the evolution of a large-scale, distributed, microservices-based platform • Lead the development of next-generation, AI-powered and agent-based products • Drive deep adoption of AI across the R&D lifecycle — from coding and testing to architecture and delivery • Introduce measurable frameworks to improve engineering productivity, quality, and delivery velocity • Work closely with Product, Business, and Executive leadership to align technology with company strategy Requirements • Proven experience leading large-scale R&D organizations, including multiple teams and team leaders • 12+ years of hands-on software development experience • 5+ years in senior R&D leadership roles (VP / Director level) • Strong experience managing complex environments with multiple products and/or external development teams • Deep understanding of modern architectures (microservices, distributed systems, cloud-native) • Hands-on experience with AI technologies and/or leading AI adoption in engineering organizations • Experience implementing engineering processes, standardization, and organizational scaling • Strong strategic thinking alongside high execution capability • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills • High level of ownership, passion, and drive

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