Head of Innovation

Israel - Engineering - Full-time - Team Lead

The Company

Glassbox's mission is to reveal the insights that empower organizations to deliver exceptional digital customer experiences.

Glassbox is a leading force in shaping digital experiences. It helps organizations uncover digital issues, boost conversion rates, enhance accessibility, prevent fraud, and more. Leveraging AI-driven customer intelligence, Glassbox enables enterprises to deliver secure, proactive, and preventative digital experiences. Its solutions are trusted by highly regulated organizations, including SoFi, Cal, and many others. We are growing and have been recognized by G2 as one of 2024's Top 50 Software Companies in the world.

Head of Innovation (Product & Technology)

About Glassbox

Glassbox is a leading digital experience analytics platform that empowers organizations to understand and optimize customer journeys. We combine advanced analytics, session replay, and AI-driven insights to help enterprises make smarter decisions and deliver better digital experiences.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Innovation (Product & Technology) to lead our innovation domain and drive the next generation of Glassbox products and capabilities.

This role is responsible for owning the full innovation lifecycle—from identifying opportunities based on market trends and customer needs, through ideation and validation, to full end-to-end delivery.

You will lead a small, high-impact team of engineers and operate at the intersection of product strategy, technology, and execution. This role is ideal for former CPTOs / CTOs / CPOs in smaller companies who are passionate about building, experimenting, and delivering real impact.

What You Will Do

Innovation Strategy & Vision

Define and lead Glassbox’s innovation strategy, aligned with company goals and market opportunities
Identify new product opportunities based on market research, competitors, and emerging technologies
Build and maintain a forward-looking innovation roadmap

Ideation to Execution (E2E Ownership)

Own the full lifecycle of innovation initiatives: idea → validation → MVP → production
Translate ideas into scalable product capabilities and technical solutions
Drive rapid experimentation and iteration, including PoCs and pilots
Ensure successful handoff or integration into core product teams

Team Leadership

Lead and grow a team of engineers focused on innovation initiatives
Foster a culture of creativity, ownership, and fast execution
Mentor engineers and promote cross-functional collaboration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Product, R&D, GTM, and leadership
Act as a bridge between business needs and technical execution
Collaborate with external partners where relevant

Market & Technology Leadership

Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscape
Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and architectures
Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies (AI, data, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

Experience

Former CPTO / CTO / CPO / Head of Product or Engineering in a startup or small company
8+ years of experience in product and/or engineering leadership
Proven track record of building and launching innovative products end-to-end
Experience leading small, high-performing teams

Skills & Capabilities