Application Security Research Team Leader Job at Checkmarx (Braga)

Job Description

Checkmarx is 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.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of security researchers working across multiple locations (PT and IL) and time zones
Own the team's operating model: effort estimation, resource allocation, prioritization, and capacity planning
Define and track team and individual KPIs and OKRs
turn them into clear, measurable goals and review progress on a regular cadence
Build and maintain the team's research roadmap in alignment with the broader Security Research group and product strategy
Run effective async-first rituals (written updates, documented decisions, structured handoffs) so the team stays aligned across time zones without depending on real-time overlap
Drive a culture of continuous improvement with retrospectives, feedback loops, and iterative refinement of how the team works
Own each team member's growth: regular 1:1s, career-path planning, skills development, and performance reviews
Foster an inclusive, high-trust environment that unites team members across locations into one cohesive team
Lead research initiatives across application security, AI security, and emerging technologies
Assessing risks and identifying opportunities to enhance Checkmarx products and security capabilities
Collaborate and coordinate work with other teams across the Security Research group
Support Product Managers across the different product units and consult developers on application security topics
Review and research the security facets of multiple programming languages, technologies, and ecosystems
Review and analyze vulnerable code across multiple languages and frameworks
Devise and design solutions and features grounded in application security expertise to bring Checkmarx products to the next level

Requirements

3+ years of proven experience as a Team Leader / Engineering or Research Manager
Demonstrated experience leading remote and distributed teams, ideally across multiple locations, cultures, and time zones
Strong command of asynchronous working methods, clear written communication, documentation discipline, and decision-making that doesn't require everyone online at once
Track record of continuous improvement and people development: growing team members, supporting career paths, and raising the bar over time
Experience defining and managing KPIs/OKRs, roadmaps, and prioritization in a research or engineering context
Highly organized, with the ability to structure work, manage dependencies, and keep a distributed team aligned
Cultural awareness and the ability to build cohesion across geographically and culturally diverse team members
Solid and extensive knowledge of Application Security
Deep understanding of security concepts, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and secure coding practices
Professional security experience (Security research, web application penetration testing, secure development, secure code review, or similar fields)
Familiarity with software development and associated methodologies
Solid programming knowledge across both interpreted and compiled languages
Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies independently
Familiarity with project management and Agile methodologies
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 in English, both written and oral presentation skills

What we offer

great work environment
professional development
challenging careers
competitive compensation
great work-life balance
great benefits and perks throughout the year

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