Software Engineering Manager

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, including 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, including Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced, passionate, and visionary R&D Group Manager for a couple of domains under the Core product groups. In this role, you’ll drive the design, development, and innovation of core Application Security capabilities, working across technologies and domains to shape the next generation of Checkmarx products.

How will you make an impact?

· Lead and inspire 3-4 R&D teams (totaling ~20 engineers, including team leads).

· Build and scale high-performing teams through mentorship, professional development, and recruitment.

· Driving design, architecture, and implementation across multiple product domains, ensuring technical excellence and high quality.

· Define and own a major part of the product’s functional and technical roadmap, partnering closely with Product Management.

· Foster innovation - encourages experimentation, incubation, and adoption of new technologies.

· Collaborate effectively across Checkmarx’s global organization, including Product, Customer Success, and Support teams.

· Maintain strong communication and visibility across local and remote (multi-geo) teams.

What is needed to succeed?

· 3+ years managing R&D groups and engineering managers – MUST.

· B.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering, or equivalent leadership experience.

· Strong backend development background with experience in microservices, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).

· Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems using modern agile methodologies (Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, etc.).

· Excellent communication skills - able to clearly articulate technical and strategic concepts to executives and engineers alike.

· Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable; a true team builder with a hands-on approach.

Advantages

· Hands-on experience with Go (Golang).

· Background in cybersecurity or application security domains.