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Who We Are
Socket's mission is to help developers and security teams to ship faster and spend less time on security busywork. Thousands of organizations use Socket to safely discover, audit, and manage their open source code. Our customers – from Figma to Vercel – absolutely love Socket (just
Who We Are
Socket's mission is to help developers and security teams to ship faster and spend less time on security busywork. Thousands of organizations use Socket to safely discover, audit, and manage their open source code. Our customers – from Figma to Vercel – absolutely love Socket (just read their tweets to see for yourself!)
The company was founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, who has worked in open source software for 10+ years writing software that receives more than a billion downloads per month. We have raised $65M in funding from the best angel investors, operators, and security leaders in the industry.
About The Role
We're searching for a Field CTO/CISO who embodies both security expertise and developer empathy. As Socket's technical authority and evangelist, you'll be the bridge between enterprise security requirements and developer experience, driving adoption by making security seamless for engineering teams while satisfying the demand of CISOs.
What You'll Do
Lead the Technical Charge: Master Socket's product inside and out, becoming the go-to expert who can architect solutions for both security teams and developersClose Enterprise Deals: Lead high-stakes meetings with CTOs, CISOs, and engineering leaders, demonstrating how Socket secures the software supply chain without frictionTravel the Circuit: Be our featured speaker at both security conferences (RSA, Black Hat) and developer events (JSConf, Node.js conferences) - expect 2-3 trips monthlyOwn the Technical Narrative: Create compelling content including documentation, integration guides, security whitepapers, and viral developer contentBridge Worlds: Translate between security requirements and developer needs, ensuring our product satisfies both constituenciesBuild Strategic Alliances: Forge partnerships across the security and developer ecosystems, especially with npm/GitHubShape Our Brand: Establish Socket as the definitive solution for developer-first supply chain security through thought leadership
What You'll Need
10+ years leading and scaling security and developer platform teams at technology companiesDeep expertise in JavaScript ecosystem and npm package managementProven experience with software supply chain security challengesTechnical credibility with both security professionals and developersTrack record of closing enterprise deals through technical leadershipExceptional communication across all formats (written, verbal, presentation)Experience building or leading developer communitiesStrategic mindset connecting technical details to business outcomesExcitement for extensive travel and cross-timezone customer engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience at npm, GitHub, or major JavaScript ecosystem companySecurity certifications or recognized expertise in application securityOpen source project leadership or significant contributionsConference speaking experience at major industry events
At Socket, we
Pursue Excellence: We set ourselves apart by consistently delivering work of exceptional quality and distinction.Move with urgency and focus: We prioritize swift, decisive action.Think rigorously: We care about being right and it often takes reasoning from first principles to get there. We value alternative perspectives and have constructive discussions.Trust and amplify: We overtrust, always assume good intent, and give specific feedback to help each other improve.Feel a strong sense of ownership: We wear many hats and feel a strong sense of overall ownership of the company and we're non-territorial regarding our nominal domains.Are customer obsessed: We relentlessly prioritize the needs of our customers, striving to exceed their expectations and delight them at every interaction.
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