Team Leader, Software Engineering

Check Point Software Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cybersecurity company as a Software Engineering Manager, where you'll lead a talented team in delivering mission-critical services. This role involves mentoring engineers, managing feature requests, and collaborating across teams to ensure high service performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software engineering, strong programming skills in Python, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Stock awards

Employee stock purchasing plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong programming experience in Python and familiarity with AWS.
• Experience with scalable, distributed systems and email security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Manage customer-driven feature requests for timely delivery.
• Ensure high service availability and performance.

Skills

Programming in Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

BI and analytics tools

Job description

Why Join Us?

As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers' real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.

Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and recognized as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.


• Manage and prioritize customer-driven feature requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.


• Support and improve BI and back-office tools


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Tier 3 support, product, and the R&D team in Israel, to drive technical and operational improvements.


• Ensure high service availability and performance, proactively identifying and resolving technical issues.


• Define best practices, drive technical excellence, and ensure alignment with the company's overall strategy.


• Provide hands-on technical guidance and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem-solving sessions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.


• Strong programming experience in Python and experience with BI and analytics tools.


• Familiarity with AWS and experience with scalable, distributed systems.


• Experience with email security is a plus.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in identifying and addressing challenges.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and time zones.


• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in a highly technical, customer-focused engineering team.


• The opportunity to work on mission-critical services that impact thousands of customers.


• A collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly influence the company's success.

If you're passionate about leading a team that ensures the reliability and evolution of enterprise-grade services, we'd love to hear from you!

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future.

EOE M/F/Veterans/Disabled


The wage range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors in determining your pay. We'll consider your location, experience, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The wage disclosure has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differentials associated with the location at which this position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base wage range for this role is $132,300. In addition to the base compensation, certain roles are eligible for additional compensation, including an annual bonus or sales incentive based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Check Point Software Technologies and the country/state where you work. US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock awards and an employee stock purchasing plan.