R&D Group Manager- Data Engineering

Like to eat data for breakfast? Join us as an R&D Group Manager and shape the future of secure connectivity through data!

We are seeking a seasoned R&D Group Manager to lead a group of talented engineers in designing and building scalable data pipelines and cloud-native applications. This role is perfect for an experienced and proactive person with outstanding leadership skills. The ideal candidate is a team player who has a passion for data processing and applications on a large scale. This is an incredible opportunity to join a growing product in an enterprise company with ample opportunities for professional growth.

This job is located in Tel Aviv (hybrid).

About Us

At Check Point, we’re building the industry’s leading SASE platform, merging advanced security with seamless connectivity. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in a cloud-first world, and data is at the heart of this transformation.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead multiple teams designing and scaling real-time data pipelines and cloud-native applications
• Work with cutting-edge technologies to build resilient, high-performance systems
• Shape architecture and strategy in a fast-paced environment where your decisions impact thousands of users globally

Major Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor engineering teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for data infrastructure and backend services
• Architect and oversee robust, scalable data pipelines and real-time processing systems
• Drive design and implementation of microservices and serverless applications using AWS and Azure ADX
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and stakeholders to turn business needs into technical excellence
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Manage hiring, performance reviews, and career development for team members

Desired Background

• 8+ years in software development, with at least 3 years leading multiple teams
• Proven experience building large-scale data pipelines and distributed systems
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and stream processing (Kafka)
• Proficiency in Python and Java, and deep understanding of ETL and data models
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Fluent English (written & spoken)