Application Security Engineer

Checkmarx is the enterprise application security leader and the host of Checkmarx One™ — the industry -leading cloud-native AppSec platform that helps enterprises build #DevSecTrust.

Description

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leading application security provider shaping how organizations build secure software in the AI era. Our AI-powered technology protects the world's leading brands through Checkmarx One, the industry's most comprehensive cloud-native platform that secures every phase of development for every application. We empower enterprises to shift security everywhere—from code to cloud—ensuring they can innovate at speed without compromising security. Trusted by more than 1,800 customers, including 60% of the Fortune 100, we're at the forefront of shaping how organizations build secure software.

What are we looking for?

• Support some of our top-tier customers in conducting security-focused code reviews using the Checkmarx Platform.
• Support customer's AppSec and Dev Teams with mitigation advice for identified vulnerabilities.
• Research and create proof-of-concept based on identified vector attacks.

How will you make an impact?

• Conduct security-focused static code and software composition analysis on top of a broad range of development languages and open-source libraries.
• Support customer AppSec/Dev teams with mitigation strategy/advice for identified vulnerabilities.
• When required, create proofs-of-concept that can illustrate a given vulnerability exploitability.
• When needed, support AppSec/Dev teams in analyzing applications.

Requirements

What is needed to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another highly technical scientific discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in the AppSec area
• Experience in one or more high-level programming languages like Java, .Net, Go, Python, etc.
• Firm understanding of large enterprise-grade systems and architectures, as also as modern development paradigms.
• Experience in security-testing applications covering some market standards AppSec Frameworks like OWASP Web/API/Mobile Top 10, PCI-SSD, etc.
• A proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecks.
• Strong technical aptitude - being able to pick up technical concepts rapidly is required.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Fluent in English
• Some international travel required (less than 10%)

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year.

Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.