Who are we?
Checkmarx is the leading application security provider, offering the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform, Checkmarx One. Our products and services enable enterprises to shift everywhere in order to secure every phase of development for every application. We are proud to collaborate with more than 1,800 customers, including 60% of Fortune 100 organizations.
What are we looking for?
As we expand our platform's capabilities, we are looking for a seasoned Senior Product Manager to own and evolve our DAST security engine, one of the most critical areas of our dynamic testing portfolio. This role requires a vision for delivering impactful customer experiences while having a broad understanding of their security challenges. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative individual who is data-driven, action-focused, and comfortable interacting with customers globally. They should possess a solid mix of both technical and business skills, with the ability to transition seamlessly between working with development teams, customers, and field-facing teams. Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment is a plus.
How will you make an impact?
- Define product strategy and roadmap for DAST security engine, aligned with company goals and customer needs.
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of new features and capabilities—from ideation and requirements through launch and iteration.
- Collaborate with sales, R&D, UXUI, security researchers, and engineers to stay ahead of new attack vectors, protocols, and technologies affecting web and API security.
- Prioritize product backlog using data, customer feedback, and competitive insights to maximize value and impact.
- Engage with customers, partners, and field teams to understand pain points and gather feedback on product usability and effectiveness.
- Work closely with UX, product marketing, and documentation teams to ensure successful releases and go-to-market strategies.
- Define and monitor key product KPIs such as detection accuracy, coverage, false positive rates, and scanning performance.
Requirements:
What is needed to succeed?
- +5 years of work experience as a product manager
- Experience with technical products
- Experience working with B2B SaaS/Cloud products
- Proficiency with agile methodologies
- Strong technical background and practical understanding of cybersecurity ecosystems, attack techniques, and leading cybersecurity products
- Prior experience working with software developers and communicating technical requirements to development teams
- Prior experience working with UX teams to make technically complex products easy to adopt and implement
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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