Solution Engineer

Who are we

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe its not just about finding risk but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, including Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.

What are we looking for

Checkmarx is seeking a talented solutions engineer to support its sales and business development activities in India as well as across other global regions. The primary responsibility is to act as a technical adviser and product expert, working with the sales team and driving the technology evaluation stage in the sales process. You must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business- and technically oriented prospects as well as ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales cycle. You need to be self-motivated and work in a fast-paced environment comfortably. The role involves working remotely and on-site within India and in additional territory as we expand.

Requirements

How will you make an impact

• Act as a technical adviser and product expert for Checkmarx prospects and customers across the region.
• Manage and coordinate all technical requirements in the Sales process
• Perform technical demonstrations of the Checkmarx solution in face-to-face meetings, conventions, and web sessions
• Responsible for presenting the Checkmarx solution to prospects at field events, Conferences, seminars, etc.
• Able to respond to functional and technical elements of RFPs
• Able to convey customer requirements to the Product Management teams
• Design implementation of solutions according to customers technical requirements

What is needed to succeed

• A passion to learn and grow in a fast-changing industry
• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or any correlating degree; masters degree and/or CISSP certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in application/software development with C#, .NET, Java, PHP, etc., programming languages, and experience with modern CI/CD and DevOps tools is a plus.
• Experience in a customer-facing role and enterprise software Pre-sales experience or a consulting background is preferred.
• Project management experience would be an advantage.
• Technical writing experience is a plus.
• Good teamwork capability, ability to work autonomously, and self-starter who works effectively with technical and non-technical people.
• A background in the software security industry, including penetration testing and code review, is highly preferred.
• Adaptable and flexible with a history of embracing new tools and technologies.
• Understanding of application security challenges and testing tools.
• Travel is required when the situation allows and when it is safe to do so.

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, and 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.