Research Team Lead

Cato Networks

Israel
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Cross-product research initiatives
Networking and cybersecurity expertise
Ai/ml in production environments
** Cato Networks is seeking a Research Team Lead to establish and guide a cross-product research team focused on foundational research initiatives in networking, security, and AI. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience in applied research, aiming to influence multiple product offerings while fostering a culture of innovation. **

Job Summary

  • Establish and lead a cross-product research team focused on horizontal, high-impact initiatives that influence multiple Cato offerings.
  • Combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and execution skills to turn advanced research into real platform capabilities.
  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Product Research teams to translate research into shipped capabilities.

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** Cato Networks is seeking a Research Team Lead to establish and guide a cross-product research team focused on foundational research initiatives in networking, security, and AI. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience in applied research, aiming to influence multiple product offerings while fostering a culture of innovation. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cross-product research initiatives
  • networking and cybersecurity expertise
  • AI/ML in production environments
  • large-scale systems design
  • Python, Go, Java programming

Nice-to-have

  • building autonomous systems
  • networking or security product companies
  • publications, patents, or contributions

Key Requirements

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years in applied research or advanced engineering
  • 2+ years leading technical teams
  • Hands-on programming experience
  • Experience with large datasets and experimentation

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