Team Leader, Field Software Engineering

Check Point Software Technologies

Baltimore, MD

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, Check Point Software Technologies is redefining the security landscape by providing cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base. The company has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024, and has earned multiple accolades including being on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. Join a passionate, innovative team committed to making the world a safer place and contributing to an award-winning company culture.

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice to Have

Experience with email security.

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in software engineering and leadership is required.

Benefits & Perks

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 contributions directly influence the company's success.
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 (for US-based employees).
Competitive base wage with consideration of location, experience, and certifications, plus potential bonuses or incentives based on performance.

Working at Check Point Software Technologies

Join a passionate, innovative, and award-winning company culture committed to making the world a safer place through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and fostering collaboration and excellence within its teams.

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