Director of Developer Advocate, Application Security at Checkmarx | Torre
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Director of Developer Advocate, Application Security

You'll define the future of Agentic AppSec, shaping a global developer movement and securing AI-driven innovation.
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Checkmarx is the leader in agentic application security, delivering enterprise-grade protection while helping organizations lower engineering costs and accelerate development velocity. The Checkmarx One platform scan trillions of lines of code each year, enabling companies to cut vulnerability density by more than half. Autonomous security agents continuously detect and counter AI-driven threats across the software development lifecycle, delivering prevention-first protection for legacy, modern, and AI-generated code at enterprise scale.Complete AppSec coverage across human and AI-generated code, supply chain, and runtime risks. Real-time remediation built for the agentic development lifecycle (ADLC). We're the platform enterprises turn to when the stakes are high, and the complexity is real. What are we looking for?We are seeking a visionary and highly technical Director of Developer Advocate, Application Security to lead our engagement with the global development community in the era of Agentic AI.This role sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise, developer experience, ecosystem growth, and go-to-market strategy. You will shape how developers, platform teams, and security engineers understand, adopt, and advocate for Agentic Application Security.You are not just building community; you are defining a movement.Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloper Ecosystem & Community LeadershipBuild and scale a global developer community around Agentic Application SecurityEstablish the company as a trusted authority in the AI-driven development lifecycleEngage with developers across GitHub, Discord, Slack, LinkedIn, conferences, and meetupsCultivate developer champions, contributors, and ecosystem partnersRepresent the voice of the developer internally to influence product and strategyAgentic Thought LeadershipDefine and evangelize best practices for securing AI-generated and agent-created codePublish technical blogs, architectural guides, and deep-dive contentSpeak at industry conferences, webinars, podcasts, and technical eventsCreate narrative frameworks around ADLC vs. SDLC and AI-native securityTechnical Content & Product StorytellingDeliver live and on-demand webinars and Agentic AI Labs for developers and security engineersRecord high-quality product demos and walkthroughsDevelop hands-on tutorials, sample applications, and technical playbooksCreate product-level technical documentation that balances depth and clarityCollaborate with Product Marketing to align technical messaging with GTM strategyGo-To-Market AlignmentPartner with Sales and Customer Success to support strategic accountsEquip AEs with technical narratives and demo supportParticipate in field enablement initiativesDrive adoption within strategic developer communitiesRequirementsWhat is needed to succeed? 10+ years in software development, DevSecOps, AppSec, or platform engineeringDeep understanding of modern development workflows and AI coding assistantsExperience speaking publicly and engaging technical audiencesProven ability to build and nurture technical communitiesStrong technical writing and demo storytelling capabilitiesExperience bridging Product, Marketing, and Engineering teamsPreferred:Background in Application Security, DevOps, or AI/LLM technologiesExperience in enterprise SaaS environmentsPrior developer advocate or technical evangelist experienceWhat we have to offerCompetitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization Room for career growth and professional development Training and educational opportunitiesCheckmarx is an Affirmative Action and 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, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Checkmarx will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
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