Описание:
Checkmarx provides an AI-powered application security platform and services that help enterprises protect software across the development lifecycle, applications, cloud, and the software supply chain.
Задачи:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of security researchers across Portugal and Israel
- Own the team's operating model, including effort estimation, resource allocation, prioritization, and capacity planning
- Define and track team and individual KPIs and OKRs, set measurable goals, and review progress regularly
- Build and maintain the team's research roadmap in alignment with the Security Research group and product strategy
- Run async-first team rituals, including written updates, documented decisions, and structured handoffs
- Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, feedback loops, and iterative refinement of team practices
- Support team members' growth through regular 1:1s, career-path planning, skills development, and performance reviews
- Foster an inclusive, high-trust team across locations
- Lead research initiatives in application security, AI security, and emerging technologies; assess risks and identify opportunities to improve products and security capabilities
- Collaborate and coordinate with other teams in the Security Research group
- Support Product Managers across product units and consult developers on application security topics
- Review and research security aspects of programming languages, technologies, and ecosystems
- Review and analyze vulnerable code across languages and frameworksDesign solutions and features based on application security expertise to advance Checkmarx products
Требования:
- 3+ Years of experience as a Team Leader, Engineering Manager, or Research Manager
- Experience leading teams using asynchronous working methodsTrack record of continuous improvement and people development, including supporting career paths and helping team members grow
- Experience defining and managing KPIs/OKRs, roadmaps, and prioritization in a research or engineering context
- Strong organization skills, including structuring work, managing dependencies, and aligning a distributed team
- Cultural awareness and ability to build cohesion across geographically and culturally diverse teams
- Professional security experience in security research, web application penetration testing, secure development, secure code review, or similar fields
- Familiarity with software development and related methodologies
- Solid programming knowledge across interpreted and compiled languages
- Ability to independently learn new programming languages and technologies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to drive collaboration and innovation
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient English, including written communication and oral presentations
Условия:
Competitive compensation, benefits and perks throughout the year