Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven success in engineering leadership and security research roles., Extensive experience in building and scaling startups, especially in cybersecurity, AI, or data infrastructure., Deep knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, including key market categories and emerging technologies., Strong problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent communication abilities..

Key responsibilities:

Support early-stage startups with strategic and technical guidance.

Participate in ideation processes for new company initiatives in cybersecurity, AI, and data infrastructure.

Research emerging technologies and market solutions to identify opportunities.

Evaluate technological feasibility and contribute to thought leadership content.

Job description

Description

Team8 is a company-building venture group with deep domain expertise that builds companies and invests in companies specializing in cybersecurity, AI & data, enterprise technology, fintech, and digital health. Leveraging its in-house, multi-disciplinary team of company-builders integrated with a dedicated community of C-level executives and thought leaders, Team8’s model is designed to outline big problems, ideate solutions, and help accelerate success through technology, market fit, and talent acquisition.

We are looking for a tech researcher to join Team8's enterprise team, which focuses on cybersecurity, AI, and data infrastructure. The tech researcher will provide hands-on support to our portfolio companies in their early days and participate in the ideation process to create new startups.

In this role, you will:

Provide hands-on support to early-stage startups, offering strategic and technical guidance during their initial development phases. This includes feasibility checks, competitor analysis - feature and architecture comparison, design support and advice (regarding tech stack, infrastructure, scalability, costs), POC strategy and execution (including design partnership technical requirements doc, manual initial delivery to the DP, and prototype building), and recruitment support.
Participate in cybersecurity, AI & data infrastructure ideation process:
Explore emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for new company-building initiatives.
Research the market’s existing solutions and compare them.
Assess the technological feasibility of potential solutions.
Publish high-quality thought leadership content based on the conducted research.
Evaluate ideas and technologies to assess feasibility, scalability, and market fit as part of the founders’ due diligence process.

Requirements

A proven track record of success in engineering leadership and security research roles, with tangible impact and achievements.
Extensive experience in building and scaling startups from the ground up, particularly within cybersecurity, AI, or data infrastructure domains.
Deep knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, including key market categories, major players, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

The Ideal Candidate:

Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong, well-established network of founders, top talent, and industry leaders.
Exhibits exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to navigating challenges.
Communicates with clarity and confidence—both verbally and in writing—with fluency in English and the ability to articulate technical ideas to diverse stakeholders.
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a collaborative spirit, passion for innovation, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth.

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