Intelligence-led, precision-fit cybersecurity.
Head of Product and Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$175K - $215K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
About Apollo
Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs.
Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security.
Our Culture
We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver.
About Apollo
Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs.
Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security.
Our Culture
We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver.
Position Overview:
The Head of Product and Engineer will own the development of a proprietary technology platform that sits on top of partner technologies. This person will manage our tech layer and all internally produced software. There is no engineering team, no legacy codebase, and no tech debt. You will define the product, select and manage the development partners who built it, stand up the infrastructure, and ship it. This is the ideal position for a founding engineer to own everything from product vision to deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
You own the proprietary client-facing platform that is Apollo’s flagship offering
Own Product Vision, direction, architecture, infrastructure, dev partner management, quality, security, and delivery
Ensure platform architecture is robust, allowing multiple vendor support
Development of internal tooling and prototyping with the use of AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, Github Copilot, etc.)
Own and execution of internal AI strategy including use of agents
Qualifications
Experience in software engineering, product development, or technical leadership, with meaningful time as a founder, co-founder, or early technical employee at a B2B SaaS company
Demonstrated ability to ship production-quality software — architecture, code, infrastructure, and delivery, not just planning
Experience managing outsourced or distributed development teams, including vendor selection, quality management, and delivery oversight
Experience standing up and managing cloud infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production operations
Proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or comparable) as a daily working method, not a novelty
Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and common vulnerability classes
Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture, API integration patterns, and designing for extensibility. History of building systems where underlying components can be replaced without breaking the surface
Strong understanding of application security, ensuring technologies are secure and also compliant with common regulations and requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working directly with Apollo's leadership, clients, and external development partners
Cybersecurity domain experience is a plus but not required
Expectations:
By 90 Days:
Refine product vision and scope MVP
Select and manage outsourced development partner
Within 180 days:
Ensure Architecture, Infrastructure, Quality, Security, and Delivery decisions are made and Product Development is on track
Build internal tools and client facing micro-apps using AI
By First year:
Bring product to market
Deploy and govern AI Agents across company operations, including establishment of guardrails
Company Values
We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations:
Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.
Customer Outcomes: Their success is our success, we are business partners
Entrepreneurial Approach: fast decision making, empowerment, focus on results, test and learn
Win Together: Intense Collaboration, no silos
Integrity is paramount
Why You'll Love Working Here
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
$125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture
Apollo-IS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Job Requirements
- Experience in software engineering, product development, or technical leadership, with meaningful time as a founder, co-founder, or early technical employee at a B2B SaaS company
- Demonstrated ability to ship production-quality software — architecture, code, infrastructure, and delivery, not just planning
- Experience managing outsourced or distributed development teams, including vendor selection, quality management, and delivery oversight
- Experience standing up and managing cloud infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production operations
- Proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or comparable) as a daily working method, not a novelty
- Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and common vulnerability classes
- Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture, API integration patterns, and designing for extensibility
- Strong understanding of application security, ensuring technologies are secure and compliant with common regulations and requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working directly with Apollo's leadership, clients, and external development partners
- Cybersecurity domain experience is a plus but not required
- Expectations
- By 90 Days: Refine product vision and scope MVP; Select and manage outsourced development partner
- Within 180 days: Ensure Architecture, Infrastructure, Quality, Security, and Delivery decisions are made and Product Development is on track; Build internal tools and client facing micro-apps using AI
- By First year: Bring product to market; Deploy and govern AI Agents across company operations, including establishment of guardrails
- Company Values
- Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security
- Customer Outcomes: Their success is our success, we are business partners
- Entrepreneurial Approach: fast decision making, empowerment, focus on results, test and learn
- Win Together: Intense Collaboration, no silos
- Integrity is paramount
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
- Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
- Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- $125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
- Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture
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