Associate Software Engineer

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Associate Software Engineer at Forescout, you will be involved in delivering critical security features for large and complex customer environments. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and unit testing features for the eyeSight product, collaborating with senior technical leaders, and mentoring junior team members. The role also requires you to rapidly learn and evaluate emerging security technologies. You will be expected to work closely with QA, technical publications, and support teams to ensure high-quality product delivery and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment.

Must have:

3+ years of software development experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science
Experience with Java and Python
Experience in Linux environment
Knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, SNMP, HTTP, SSL, SSH

Good to have:

Experience with C/C++, Perl, and JavaScript
Working knowledge of WinRM, WMI, RRP, and SMB
Virtualization development experience
Knowledge of multiple security product categories

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Job Details

What We Do

Managing cyber risk, together.

Forescout delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain. We empower our customers to achieve continuous alignment of their security frameworks with their digital realities, across all asset types – IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT. It is a non-stop journey, managing cyber risk through automation and data-powered insights.

(Only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.)

(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)

What You Will Do

Deliver critical security features to some of the largest, most complex customer environments in the world
Design, develop, and unit test Forescout eyeSight product features to create new functionality, improve product capability, and enhance customer experience
Work with senior technical leaders and product management team to define the authentication feature roadmap
Work with QA, technical publication, support, and other teams to ensure high quality end-to-end product delivery
Mentor junior members of the development team
Rapidly learn, evaluate, and explain emerging security technologies

What You Bring To Forescout

3+ years of industry experience in developing software
Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field with a high GPA
A true startup spirit with strong "can-do" attitude willing to wear multiple hats when needed
Experience designing and implementing complex software solutions to an existing system
Hands-on programming experience with Java and Python; open to other languages including C/C++, Perl, and JavaScript, but Java preferred
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, SNMP, HTTP, SSL, SSH and other networking protocols required with router experience a big plus
Working knowledge of WinRM, WMI, RRP, and SMB protocols is a plus
Virtualization development experience with a hypervisor including VMWare, KVM, HyperV, and VirtualBox preferred
Working knowledge of multiple security product categories is highly desirable, such as SIEM, UEBA, CASB, VA, NGFW, ATD, PAM, and EMM
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams
Excellent communications skills

What Forescout Offers You

Competitive compensation and benefits – we cover 88% of employee and dependents’ benefits premiums (US only), 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more
Collaborative and innovative environment – make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology
Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development
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Learn more at: www.forescout.com

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Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.