Escape is the pioneering AI-driven cybersecurity startup rapidly expanding across Europe and North America, with recognition from France 2030, Y Combinator, Forbes 30 Under 30… As a deep tech company, innovation is in our DNA, and our team is united by a passion for technology.

👉 We are seeking an inspirational Engineering Manager to lead our technical team, drive our engineering strategy, and play a pivotal role in our company’s growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company, take on significant responsibilities, and help shape the future of AI-driven cybersecurity, reporting directly to our CTO.

Context

• Location: Paris (75002), 2 days remote/week

• Company: Escape – Leading AI Cybersecurity Startup

• Cofounders: CEO (Tristan Kalos) and CTO (Antoine Carossio)

• Engineering Team: 13 Engineers (including 5 Interns), 2 Technical Leads, 1 Designer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Execute the Engineering Strategy: Work in close collaboration with the CEO and CTO, ensuring that our technical roadmap aligns with our business goals and drives innovation.

• Build Product Vision: Work with the Product Manager to conduct roadmap, project management, and day-to-day organization.

• Make People Grow and Increase their Performance: Manage a team of 3-6 outstanding engineers, hold regular 1:1s with all members of your team, and mentor Tech Leads.

• Scale Engineering: Hire and manage new talented engineers, conduct interviews for candidates, and support Escape’s growth.

• Optimize Processes: Understand engineering KPIs and use them as a management tool, improving team reliability and velocity.

• Innovate: Drive the adoption of deep technologies and methodologies, maintaining Escape’s position as a leader in AI cybersecurity.

Our Stack

Frontend:

• Svelte with TypeScript for high-performance, intuitive UIs.

• GraphQL for efficient data querying and responsive applications.

Backend — API:

• Node.js for server-side logic and GraphQL APIs powered by Yoga, Pothos and Prisma for scalable architecture.

• PostgreSQL for secure, efficient database management.

• Kafka for high-performance, event-driven systems.

Backend — Deep Tech:

• Python for AI and algorithmic development, driving our cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

• Go for network-efficient tasks, optimizing performance and scalability.

DevSecOps:

• AWS infrastructure which successfully passed Foundational Technical Review for AWS Partner Network.

• SOC-2 Compliance with rigorous code quality and security standards.

• GitLab CI for streamlined, secure CI/CD pipelines

• Grafana for monitoring

Code Quality:

• Modern Standards: All code follows the latest industry standards and best practices.

• Comprehensive Testing: We maintain high code quality through unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end (E2E) tests, and utilize Codecov for test coverage.

Perks

💸 Equity: Significant stock options via BSPCE, making you a true stakeholder in our success.

❤️‍🩹 Health first: Comprehensive health insurance with Alan

🍕 Meal vouchers with a Swile Card

💪 Sport subscription to have preferential prices to go to the gym, with Gymlib

📚 A place to learn and grow: Unlimited access to books and online courses to help you excel in your role

💻 Tech perks: Get the latest tech gear, including Apple (or not) equipment and ultra-wide screen, to do your best work

🌎 Global exposure: Present groundbreaking research at top international conferences, like APIDays (Paris, London, New York), GraphQL Conference (San Francisco), bSides (Berlin, Milan, Oslo, Stockholm…), etc

• Proven Leader: You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including 1+ year in leadership roles where you’ve successfully built and scaled high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

• Bilingual Proficiency: Perfectly fluent in both French and English, enabling effective communication in a bilingual environment.

• Strategic Visionary: You excel at setting and executing an engineering strategy that aligns with company objectives and drives innovation, with a track record of delivering impactful results.

• Technical Authority: You bring deep expertise in both frontend (Svelte or Vue) and backend (GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL, Kafka) technologies, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of software development and DevSecOps practices.

• Passionate Technologist: You share our deep commitment to technology and have thrived in a deep tech environment where innovation is key, with experience in cutting-edge AI and algorithmic development.

• Collaborative Leader: You are skilled at working with cross-functional teams and have a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Problem Solver: You have a hands-on approach to leadership, tackling challenges head-on and driving continuous improvement across the engineering organization, with a history of solving complex problems at scale.

• Startup Enthusiast: You are genuinely excited to join a rapidly growing deep tech startup, eager to make a significant impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven cybersecurity.

We respect your time and will make it quick and efficient. The entire process will be completed within 1 week.

🤓 1 meeting with the CTO or HR representative – 30 minutes

🤔 1 technical deep dive with the CTO and the Technical Lead – 1 hour

👋 1 leadership & strategy interview the CEO and – 1 hour

👋 1 cultural fit & vision alignment meeting with the Team at Escape’s Office – 1 hour

💌 Formal hiring proposal.