Why Join Us?

Check Point is looking for an outstanding hands-on R&D Team Leader for the Threat Prevention Cloud group.

In this role, you will:

Impact Millions: Your work will directly protect millions of users from evolving threats like zero-day attacks and supply chain compromises.

Elite Team: Join a high-performing, collaborative group tackling cutting-edge security challenges.

Make a Difference: Play a pivotal role in the fight against cybercrime and leave a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and develop a top-notch team of 6 software engineers and cyber security experts.
• Define the product roadmap and drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and deploy secure cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge threat prevention features.
• Deep dive into cloud, networking, cyber techniques, and spearhead research and implementation.
• Ensure the successful operation of a critical, internet-scale cloud production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of R&D management experience.
• 6+ years of strong hands-on expertise in Java, Python, Go, or other modern programming languages.
• Proven record of developing large-scale, modern cloud/SaaS systems.
• Experience with developing cyber security products or cyber security research – Must.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architectures like AWS and containerization technologies like Kubernetes.
• Ability and interest to dive into and understand technical material (cloud, networking, cyber techniques and tactics).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-driven, independent, results-oriented with a passion for learning and innovation.