Why Join Us? CloudGuard WAF – API Security Team Wish to lead and shape one of the most exciting teams in Check Point, in an innovative environment within a successful global company? Want to own the technical and product direction of our next-generation API security solution - from roadmap to architecture to delivery - while growing a world-class engineering team? Check Point’s API Security team is looking for a talented Team Lead to take the helm. You will own the team end-to-end: technical architecture, roadmap, cross-functional alignment, execution, hands-on leadership and people growth. Your decisions will shape a product used by enterprises worldwide and influence the API security industry at large. Key Responsibilities Roadmap Ownership: Partner with Product Management to define and own the API Security multi-quarter roadmap, prioritize ruthlessly, and align with the broader CloudGuard WAF and Infinity platform strategy. Highly hands-on ability: You will take part in writing code and leading and mentoring developers Drive Architecture & Development: Lead end-to-end design and delivery of API security capabilities - API discovery, schema enforcement, runtime protection, anomaly detection, sensitive data handling, and shift-left testing. Stay hands-on in design reviews, deep code reviews, and the hardest architectural decisions. Cloud-Native Execution: Guide the team in building scalable, multi-tenant solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, with robust microservices and big data pipelines processing high-volume security telemetry. Lead & Grow the Team: Mentor and grow a high-performing R&D team. Run 1:1s, drive performance, and continuously raise the technical bar. Shape the team’s engineering culture. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product Management and the broader CloudGuard WAF and Infinity platform teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions. Shape the Strategic Frontier: Drive Check Point’s prevention-first approach to API sec
