Solutions Engineer

Checkmarx; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Incentives

Job summary

Checkmarx is hiring a Solution Engineer who thrives at the intersection of application security and modern software development — including AI-assisted coding. You'll partner with Account Executives to win strategic deals, deliver compelling technical narratives, and help customers understand their risk posture in an era where developers ship faster and AI-generated code introduces new security challenges.

Preferred: 1-2+ years in technical presales for SaaS security, knowledge of SAST/SCA/DAST,

Qualifications

• Understanding of core AppSec domains: SAST, SCA, DAST, secrets detection, API security, and AI/LLM code risk.
• 1-2+ years in technical presales/solution engineering for SaaS security or dev tools.
• Ability to run tailored demos and proof-of-value engagements for both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong communicator who can translate complex security concepts for non-security audiences.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to win strategic deals and deliver compelling technical narratives.
• Help customers understand their risk posture in an era of faster development and AI-generated code.

Skills

AppSec domains

SAST

SCA

DAST

Secrets detection

API security

AI/LLM risk

Presales experience

Demos & PoV

Executive storytelling

Strong communication

Tools

Claude

Gemini

Copilot

Job description

Checkmarx is the enterprise application securityleader and the host of Checkmarx One™ — the industry -leading cloud-native AppSec platform thathelps enterprises build #DevSecTrust .

Description

Checkmarxis the AI-powered application security leader helping the world’s most security-conscious enterprises secure the software that powers modern life. For more than two decades, our unified platform and services have helped organizations protect human and AI-generated code from the first line through runtime, reducing risk across applications, cloud, and the software supply chain without slowing innovation.

We’re trusted by 1,600+ customers in 70+ countries, including some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world. Guided by research-led innovation and a developer-first mindset, we help every developer, security team, and enterprise build software that is risk-free by design.

What you will do:

We're seeking a Solution Engineer who thrives at the intersection of application security and modern software development — including AI-assisted coding. You'll partner with Account Executives to win strategic deals, deliver compelling technical narratives, and help customers understand their risk posture in an era where developers ship faster than ever and AI-generated code introduces new security challenges.

Requirements

What is needed to succeed?

Preferred

• Understanding of core AppSec domains: SAST, SCA, DAST, secrets detection, API security, and AI/LLM code risk
• 1-2+ years in technical presales/solution engineering for SaaS security or dev tools
• Ability to run tailored demos and proof-of-value engagements for both technical and executive audiences
• Strong communicator who can translate complex security concepts for non-security audiences
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth sales environment

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of the SDLC and DevSecOps/ shift-left practices
• Familiarity with AI coding tools (Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) and their security implications
• Hands-on scripting/programming experience across multiple languages
• Genuine interest in how AI is reshaping AppSec and development
• Idea candidate resides in the Pacific or Mountain time zones.

What we have to offer

• Competitive Compensation (Salary + Variable)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives
• Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization
• Room for career growth and professional development
• Training and educational opportunities

Checkmarx Inc. is an Affrimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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