Zafran is looking for an experienced Head of Architecture to lead the architectural vision and technical strategy for our platform. In this role, you will define and drive the long-term architecture of our Threat Exposure Management platform, ensuring scalability and innovation as we continue to grow exponentially. You will work closely with Engineering and executive leadership to design complex systems, guide technical decisions, and help shape the future of our technology. About Zafran: Our Mission: To stop the exploitation of vulnerabilities, everywhere. What makes us different: Zafran de-risks 90% of critical vulnerabilities overnight across your hybrid environment and utilizes Agentic Capabilities and your existing security tools to rapidly mitigate and remediate the 10% most likely to be exploited. Who’s behind us: Zafran is backed by Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, and a deep belief that cybersecurity should move as fast as attackers do. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, scaling to meet demand from the world’s most advanced, security-obsessed organizations. We’re serious about our mission- so expect work that matters, teammates who challenge and inspire you, and plenty of fun along the way! WHAT YOU WILL DO Define and lead the overall architecture strategy of Zafran’s platform. Design scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems. Partner with Engineering leadership to guide technical direction and architecture decisions across teams. Lead the design of complex cross-platform integrations with security tools and enterprise environments. Ensure architectural consistency, performance, and scalability as the company grows. Mentor senior engineers and architects and help elevate engineering standards across the organization. Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns. Drive architectural reviews and ensure best practices in system design, reliability, and security
