Product Manager – Data & AI (full remote) (Seattle)

Autonomously participate throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle while guiding Quantitative Researchers and Traders through the creation and implementation of automated system software solutions that leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies. Analyze Quantitative Researchers and Traders needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of new features and enhance existing trading strategies by combining quantitative and programming expertise; leverage advanced mathematical techniques, experience with data analysis/data analysis technologies, and experience with object oriented programming skills (in C++, Java, or C#) to design, develop, and deliver high-performance production code, new features, and enhancements to existing trading strategies; research, design and develop heavily computational algorithms and technical design specifications; Find, investigate, and resolve user and application problems by developing best practices and technical solutions for the team; provide training for new procedures and develop an understanding of the relevant aspects of the business domain. Work with quantitative researchers and traders to develop new features and enhance existing trading strategies by combining quantitative and programming expertise; Focus on functional and numerical testing throughout the entire software development lifecycle; analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints; Monitor the status and functionality of systems; Resolve technical problems and provide guidance on how to improve business and technology solutions by employing software coding and programming skills; modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance; independently solve business problems and enhance and extend front, middle and back office business capabilities of the firm by contributing to the development of innovative, advanced, stable systems. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline providing strong quantitative and analytical skills, plus five (5) years of progressive experience utilizing Python, C++, C#, or Java OR Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline plus two (2) years of progressive experience utilizing Python, C++, C#, or Java. Contact: Email resume to: applytoSIG@sig.com and ref job code: 202505

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture. The Security Engineering Manager will lead the evolution of our cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and operations. This role bridges strategic and tactical domains – collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business stakeholders, oversee enterprise security architecture (both Cloud and on-prem), manage security engineering team, and optimize security operations (including an outsourced SOC). This is a strategic role designed for a seasoned security expert with a proven ability to manage teams, architect complex solutions, and influence across departments. The successful candidate must be strategic while also comfortable at tactical level, with both leadership and hands-on responsibilities. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to the IT leadership team on emerging threats, investment priorities, and security posture. Set and track KPIs, KRIs, OKRs, and metrics to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with Infrastructure and Operations, Enterprise Applications, Application Development, and Enterprise Data teams to embed security into their processes. Present to executive stakeholders and help translate technical risk into business impact. Serve as the security SME in enterprise projects and technology investments, including tool evaluations, acquisitions, and divestitures, including strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. Security Architecture & Engineering Define and drive the enterprise security architecture roadmap across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and Operational Technology (OT). Lead the design and implementation of security controls, frameworks, and reference architectures. Oversee architecture reviews, and secure-by-design practices across the organization. Ensure baseline security measures are implemented and monitored (e.g., hardening, patching, zero trust, segmentation). Manage integration and ongoing optimization of security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, IAM, PKI, DLP). Identity & Access Management (IAM) Lead the Security Engineering function responsible for Identity and Access Management Architect and enhance enterprise IAM strategy including RBAC, PAM, MFA, SoD, and JML lifecycle. Drive IAM policy creation and enforcement across service, privileged, and user accounts. Guide the definition of IAM operating models, access certification processes, and automation of identity governance. Security Operations & Incident Response Oversee day-to-day security operations including SOC management (outsourced), SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR/XDR, and threat detection and response. Collaborate with the SOC to improve detection rules, reduce false positives, and ensure robust incident detection and response capabilities. Plan and oversee penetration testing, forensic analysis, and incident investigations. Governance, Risk, & Compliance Align security architecture and operations with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. Partner with the GRC and Audit teams to ensure technical controls support broader compliance and risk. Coordinate with the GRC team to support policy development, risk assessments, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning. Requirements Physical Activities: The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with increasing leadership responsibility, with at least 4+ years direct people management in technical security teams. Extensive experience in security architecture, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, M365), and enterprise security tools. Strong command of at least 3 of the following core security domains: IAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, network security, DevSecOps, and incident response. Experience leading or managing an outsourced SOC or MDR provider. Proven leadership in security engineering and operations in a hybrid (cloud/on-prem) environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Advanced degree (e.g., MS in Cybersecurity) is a plus. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, or CEH. Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, various IAM and Vulnerability Management Tools. Familiarity with security control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead across functions and influence executive stakeholders. Experience in Zero Trust architecture and OT security a big plus. Salary range for this position is $111,000 - $165,000 depending on experience Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

About the Position We are seeking a motivated IT Support Specialist to join our technology team. This role will provide technical support and system administration in an environment of over 150 users, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune MDM, Apple Business Manager, and general IT operations. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English), customer-oriented, and capable of handling daily IT support, cloud administration, security tasks, occasional on-call responsibilities, and occasional travel between Tijuana–San Diego sites. ________________________________________ Responsibilities • Provide technical support to ~150 end users (Windows, macOS, and mobile devices). • Manage user/group accounts, licensing, and access in Azure Active Directory and Office 365. • Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams environments. • Configure and maintain Intune MDM policies and mobile/desktop device enrollments. • Manage Apple Business Manager for the iOS/macOS fleet. • Perform user onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with security best practices. • Support and maintain the Barracuda Email Gateway to reduce phishing/spam incidents. • Provide support for Hikvision CCTV cameras and NVR infrastructure. • Apply networking fundamentals to troubleshoot connectivity issues (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls). • Maintain IT asset inventory and equipment labeling management. • Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell and Bash. • Participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical IT incidents. • Collaborate with the IT team to continuously improve processes, security, and reliability. ________________________________________ Qualifications Required Skills and Experience • 2+ years of experience in IT support or system administration. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field (required). • Solid knowledge of Azure AD, O365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive. • Hands-on experience with Intune MDM and Apple Business Manager. • Familiarity with Barracuda Email Security Gateway. • General networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls). • Knowledge of IT security best practices. • Experience with Hikvision CCTV systems (desirable). • Proficiency in PowerShell and Bash scripting. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. • Bilingual (Spanish/English) – required. • Availability for occasional site travel (Tijuana, San Diego). Certifications (desirable, not mandatory): • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA Security+ (preferred) • CCNA (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals ________________________________________ What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Professional development opportunities and certification reimbursement. • A collaborative IT team supporting a growing organization. • Exposure to cloud systems, security, and enterprise-level IT.

Provide end-to-end delivery and operational performance of network services supporting DoD missions across IL4/5/6 environments. The SDM owns SLAs/SLOs, service governance, compliance alignment, vendor performance, and continuous improvement across data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security, and cloud connectivity. This role coordinates cross functional teams (Routing/Switching, Boundary Security, Platform, Cyber, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) balancing velocity, reliability, and security; maintaining decision records and traceability Define and maintain network service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own Service Catalog entries for network services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new/changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO evidence, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (circuits, bandwidth, ports, licenses, spares, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: peer reviews, pre implementation checks, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure deployments meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health and user impact Ensure high quality first response (Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through restoration Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and verify effectiveness Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (path diversity, ECMP, QoS policy hygiene) Maintain service continuity and DR plans; schedule and document periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs (circuits, managed services, hardware/software support); drive remediation plans where needed Validate vendor change participation, runbooks, notifications, and contribution to incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (site/service availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, capacity/utilization, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/engineers/analysts; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP or PMI certification preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty (or equivalent) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with enterprise network architectures (data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security), observability concepts (telemetry, logs/metrics/flows), and RMF/STIG operating constraints in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

HL Mando America Corporation – Embedded Software Engineer – Novi, MI Job Description: Embedded Software Engineer positions offered by HL Mando America Corporation (Novi, MI). Responsible for developing Embedded Software for HL Mando Automotive Chassis products including Electronic Brake Booster, Motor on Caliper, Electromechanical brakes and Slip Control Modules. Position reports to Novi, MI office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office. Please submit resume to cindy.smith@hlcompany.com. Reference Job ID: 8740476.

Ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient IT delivery service within a technical domain Ensure consistent, high-quality service and drive continuous improvement through standardizing management practices, measuring team efficiency, and fostering ongoing team development Act as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding performance of IT service delivery quality within a technical domain in design, transition, deployment, and operational support Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT service quality within the Desktop User Experience domain Monitor, manage, enhance and report on IT service performance against agreed SLAs, and KPIs Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver excellent service Oversee the resolution of major incidents and problems impacting service delivery Coordinate internal IT teams to drive root cause analysis, After Action reports, and remediation solutions Understand, evangelize, and enforce service delivery lifecycle principles envisioning, design, plan, stabilize and deploy phases Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure changes to IT services are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner, and with minimal disruption to the business Identify opportunities for service improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Provide regular reports on IT service performance to senior management and business stakeholders Manage relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed contracts and SLAs Contribute to the development and management of the IT service delivery budget. Track and control service delivery costs Be aware of the financial health of assigned projects, including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis Oversee and actively participate in operations maintenance and sustainment activities Optimize the allocation and utilization of operational resources, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP, or PMI certification preferred AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900) preferred Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Experience with and exposure to technology services within the Service Infrastructure domain, to include: o  Linux and Windows Servers o  Server Virtualization o  Cloud Infrastructure o  Storage Infrastructure o  DevOps and Automation o  Management and Orchestration Tooling o  Identity, Credentials, and Access Management Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.