Team Leader Threat Prevention

Join Check Point's Threat Prevention group and help shape the next generation of cyber security technologies.

We are looking for a highly technical and passionate Team Leader to lead the development of advanced Threat Prevention solutions, including next-generation security engines powered by AI and machine learning.

In this role, you will lead a team of  engineers responsible for designing, building, and scaling innovative security technologies that protect organizations against modern cyber threats. You will combine strong technical leadership with hands-on development, working closely with architects, researchers, product teams and customers to deliver cutting-edge security capabilities.

• Work on core technologies that protect millions of users worldwide.
• Lead the development of next-generation Threat Prevention and AI-based security engines.
• Influence product strategy, architecture, and innovation.
• Be part of one of the industry's leading cybersecurity organizations.

• Lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers

• Drive the design and development of advanced Threat Prevention technologies and security engines

• Lead the development of new AI-powered detection and prevention capabilities

• Own the team's technical roadmap, architecture, and execution

• Take an active hands-on role in the design and implementation of core system components

• Build highly scalable, high-performance backend solutions focused on security, reliability, and operational excellence

• Drive innovation and introduce new technologies, methodologies, and security approaches.

• Develop backend components using C++, C, and Python

• 2+ years of experience leading software development teams

• Extensive experience designing and developing large-scale software systems

• Solid networking knowledge

• Experience in cybersecurity, threat prevention, network security, or related domains – a significant advantage

• Self-driven, innovative, and passionate about technology.

• Very high technical competence with approximately 50% hands-on involvement