Who are we?
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.
What are we looking for?
Checkmarx, a leader in the application security testing market, actively seeks talented application security engineers (AppSec Eng.) to support Checkmarx Global Services and our customers. The perfect candidate has a robust background in software development and application security.
How will you make an impact?
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Support some of our strategic/top-tier customers in conducting security-focused code reviews using the Checkmarx Platform.
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Support customer's AppSec and Dev Teams with mitigation advice for identified vulnerabilities.
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Create proof-of-concept based on identified vector attacks.
Daily and monthly responsibilities:
- Conduct security-focused statical code analysis on top of a broad range of development languages and open-source libraries.
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Support customer AppSec/Dev teams with mitigation strategy/advice for identified vulnerabilities.
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When required, create proofs-of-concept that can illustrate a given vulnerability exploitability.
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When needed, support AppSec/Dev teams in analyzing applications.
Requirements:
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor's degree in computer science or another highly technical scientific discipline.
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+5 years experience in development using one or more high-level programming languages like Java, .Net, Javascript, Go, Python, etc.
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+5 years experience in security-focused code review covering some market standards AppSec Frameworks like OWASP Web/API/Mobile Top 10, PCI- DSS, etc.
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A proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecks.
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Strong technical aptitude - being able to pick up technical concepts rapidly is required.
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Highly motivated self-starter.
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Fluent in English
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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.
Position (%):
100
CX Work Location:
Portugal Braga Office
Regional Listings:
EMEA
