Professional Services Engineer

Description

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?

We are looking for a passionate Software Developer eager to learn and grow into a PS engineer within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Java, .NET, and Python, with 3 years of experience, and a keen interest in working with cutting-edge technologies to build robust, scalable microservices.

Join our dynamic Professional Services team at Checkmarx, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our valued customers across the Americas. We’re looking for talented individuals to deliver impactful services, from security code reviews to customized deployments.

How you'll make an impact:

• Consult on design, planning, implementation & management of customer AppSec programs
• Support customers in deploying Secure SDLC solutions
• Deliver operational support/engineering across multiple Checkmarx accounts
• Train/coach customers on Checkmarx platform usage and best practices
• Guide customers toward sustainable Checkmarx AppSec Platform implementations
• Advise enterprise customers on implementation strategies aligned to their goals/KPIs and existing tech stack
• Design/document complex implementations with Support, Professional Services, and customers
• Build custom integrations and automation with customers
• Deliver advanced training (CI/CD, integrations, languages/frameworks, REST/SOAP APIs, etc.)
• Feed field experience and customer insights back to R&D to shape product design
• Identify product gaps, recommend fixes, and develop field workarounds
• Conduct code reviews with customers, guiding secure coding practices using Checkmarx output
• Document best practices, lessons learned, workarounds, and feature/defect requests for internal teams
• Continuously build deep expertise across Checkmarx and integrated technologies

Requirements

Requirements:

• 3+ yrs software dev experience (Java, .NET, Python, or Mobile)
• Can read/understand code at first sight
• Experience with dev infra tools (source control, build servers, bug tracking)
• Customer-facing technical engagement experience
• Fluent English + Spanish (written/spoken); Portuguese a plus
• Experience delivering technical training
• Experience designing/implementing solutions per customer technical requirements
• AppSec background (pentesting, code review) — strong plus
• Degree preferred; Master's/CISSP a plus
• Time zone: CST (Americas), standard business hours only

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, a strong work-life balance, and year-round perks. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.