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Director, Engineering
full-time•Ottawa•CA$173k - CA$288k
About this role
Req ID: 26-310(2)
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.
We are committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. To ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Envision Yourself at Barracuda
Barracuda is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Email Archive portfolio—critical products that help organizations meet compliance, eDiscovery, and security needs at global scale. You’ll guide distributed teams building and operating systems that ingest, transform, and store over 50 petabytes of data in AWS and Azure, while driving modernization and cost efficiency.
What you’ll be working on
- Lead globally distributed teams through transformation and growth, fostering a healthy, high-performing, and connected culture.
- Partner with Product Management and UX to define and deliver roadmaps that improve customer experience and retention.
- Engage directly with customers on incidents and roadmap validation; champion reliability and transparency.
- Own architecture and operations for largescale data ingestion, indexing, and storage with strong compliance and auditability.
- Drive excellence in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and progressive delivery.
- Leverage AI responsibly to enhance product capabilities and engineering workflows.
What you bring to the role
- 15+ years in software engineering, 8+ years in leadership roles (including managing managers).
- Proven success leading remote, distributed teams and partnering cross-functionally.
- Ability to build strong relationships and create an environment where people feel valued and heard.
- Experience with compliance archiving & eDiscovery (journaling, legal hold, WORM storage).
- Expertise in AWS and/or Azure, multiregional deployments, and cost optimization.
- Strong background in CI/CD, observability, and incident management.
- Hands on experience with largescale data systems (ETL, search/indexing, object storage).
- Experience applying AI/ML in enterprise products with governance and guardrails.
What you’ll get from us
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
- Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
- Volunteer opportunities
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The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is CAD 173,000 to CAD 288,000. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.
What you'll do
- Lead globally distributed teams through transformation and growth while fostering a high-performing culture. Own architecture and operations for large-scale data ingestion and storage with a focus on compliance and auditability.
About Barracuda Networks Inc.
Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business. Our AI-powered BarracudaONE platform secures email, data, applications and networks with innovative solutions, managed XDR and a centralized dashboard to maximize protection and strengthen cyber resilience. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide, Barracuda delivers powerful defenses that are easy to buy, deploy and use.
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What does Barracuda Networks Inc. pay for a Director, Engineering?
Barracuda Networks Inc. offers a competitive compensation package for the Director, Engineering role. The salary range is CAD 173k - 288k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Director, Engineering do at Barracuda Networks Inc.?
As a Director, Engineering at Barracuda Networks Inc., you will: lead globally distributed teams through transformation and growth while fostering a high-performing culture. Own architecture and operations for large-scale data ingestion and storage with a focus on compliance and auditability..
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