Senior Software Engineering Lead

Ready to embark on the quest to join Hack The Box?

At the end of this journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to raise cyber resilience, so that every organization can stay ahead of tomorrow's threats.

The core mission of the Senior Software Engineering Lead

The Senior Engineering Leader will lead and develop three software engineering teams (six engineers in total). You'll build high-performing, collaborative teams through trust, coaching, and empowerment, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous growth. As a bridge between business strategy and engineering execution, you'll ensure alignment with the department's vision while driving clarity, accountability, and technical excellence.

As this is a newly defined organizational role, the role's scope and responsibilities will naturally evolve according to departmental needs, organizational growth, and feedback from team members and stakeholders.

Location &  Work Mode:

• Full time
• Greece, Athens
• Hybrid / Remote: When hiring in Greece, we're open to candidates from all cities in Greece. Those based within 55 km of our Athens office will follow a hybrid work model. For candidates located beyond that radius, a fully remote arrangement is available.

The fellowship you'll be joining:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for a team of 6 engineers (front-end and back-end). You will collaborate closely with QA, infrastructure, product, design, and engineering leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions that support our customers and drive business impact.

Interesting resources you should check:

• R&D team meetup #3: United we stand

The adventures that await you after becoming a Senior Software Engineering Lead at Hack The Box:

• Team Leadership & Culture – Build high-performing, collaborative teams by fostering trust, innovation, and continuous improvement, while embedding company values and maintaining strong team morale.
• People Management & Development – Coach, mentor, and develop engineers and managers through regular feedback, goal setting, and growth planning, ensuring individuals are supported, unblocked, and set up for success.
• Resource Management & Hiring – Optimize team structure, allocation, and staffing to balance short-term project needs with long-term growth, contributing to hiring strategies, leveling discussions, and talent evaluations.
• Strategic Planning & Delivery – Drive the planning and execution of engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical vision, and delivery timelines while proactively managing risks, dependencies, and efficiency systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with product, design, and other departments to streamline communication, planning, and delivery across teams, facilitating agile ceremonies and alignment on shared objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication – Maintain transparent communication with leadership and key stakeholders through regular updates, risk reporting, and progress metrics, ensuring clarity and trust across all levels.
• Engineering Excellence & Standards – Uphold high standards in code quality, security, documentation, and technical best practices, enabling modernization and reducing technical debt through empowered technical leadership.

Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role of Senior Software Engineering Lead at Hack The Box:

• Previous experience in engineering leadership roles and successfully delivering complex initiatives
• Previous technical background with the ability to understand technical complexity and contribute to architecture and process decisions
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills
• Experience working in cross-functional environments, driving alignment, and resolving communication gaps
• Deep understanding of modern engineering practices, secure development, testing, and DevOps workflows
• Comfortable managing project status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Experience in resource planning, hiring, and supporting team growth and structure
• Nice to have: experience in enterprise software delivery

What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store:

• You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large
• You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy
• You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows
• Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success Just wait until you see our global meet-ups

 The gems you'll be enjoying as a Senior Software Engineering Lead:

• Private health care
• Paid paternity leave
• 25 annual leave days
• Free lunch & snacks at the office
• 120€ Ticket Restaurant by Edenred
• Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences
• Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack
• State-of-the-art equipment (mac, iPhone, and mobile plan)
• Flexible WFH (Hybrid Model) - Fully Remote is also an option if you're not an Attica resident

Our benefits package is designed to provide strong support to our team, but it may vary depending on location and type of employment (e.g., UK, Greece, or engagement through an Employer of Record).

The Quest of Becoming Hack The Box'sSenior Software Engineering Lead:

• Level 1: To complete level one's objective, submit your application.
• Level 2: Meet the Talent Acquisition team. Level's objective: highlight your past achievements, ambitions, and values.
• Level 3: Meet the hiring team. Level's objective: connect with the hiring team and share with them your achievements.
• Level 4: Meet the hiring team, once again, to explore your leadership mindset and values alignment with HTB.
• Level 5: Congratulations Not many reach this level . Level's objective: have a constructive, final conversation with senior leadership to explore the role and your future at HTB.
• Level 6: You've officially received an offer from HTB To complete the last level and the Quest, all you need to do is accept the offer.
• Quest complete. Congratulations, you're officially one of us Your next quest: complete the onboarding.

Hack Your Career, Today. Join us in this epic adventure of cybersecurity at Hack The Box

ABOUT HACK THE BOX

Hack The Box is the leading cybersecurity readiness and upskilling platform, trusted by enterprises, government organizations, and MSSPs to build cyber resilience at scale. Through AI-enhanced intelligence, gamified labs, live-fire simulations, and the power of one of the world's largest cybersecurity communities, Hack The Box helps teams master offensive and defensive skills in real-world scenarios. Founded in 2017, Hack The Box has grown its global community of over 4 million members, helping organizations validate resilience, mitigate breach risk, and develop cyber talent. For more information, visit

Rapidly growing its international footprint and reach, Hack The Box is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in the US, Australia, and Greece.

News & Resources:

• Get the most important updates on HTB's latest year
• We're incredibly proud to share that our headquarters in the UK, along with our entities in Greece and the US, have been certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years
• In addition, our Greek entity has been recognized among the Best Workplaces in Greece (4th, 2nd, 3rd) and Europe (7th, 10th, 73rd) during this period — a testament to our strong culture and commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience

Take a sneak peek at how it is to be part of HTB and our 2023 Global Retreat. Get more insights about our HTB culture and employee experience by visiting the "about us" section of our site, our career site, and Glassdoor.

At Hack The Box, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that diversity enriches our performance, services, and the communities we serve. As such, we ensure that all job applications are considered solely based on merit, skills, and qualifications. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to providing a fair and respectful work environment that reflects our values.

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