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