Manager, Software Engineer

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Are you an experienced technical leader with a background in developing mobile-based software solutions within the cybersecurity domain? We are seeking a technical software engineering manager to lead the development of mobile agents and drive the delivery of key milestone components for our mobile endpoint products. This role requires expertise in designing and developing complex code for mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Chromebook), paired with proven leadership skills to guide a high-performing engineering team.

Forcepoint is transforming cybersecurity by focusing on understanding people’s intent as they interact with critical data and intellectual property. Our systems empower employees with secure access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property and simplifying compliance. Recognized as a Market & Technology Leader in DLP, Forcepoint delivers products such as Web Security, CASB, NGFW, and Cross Domain Cyber Solutions, pioneering anti-evasion defenses and high-availability clustering.

This role involves overseeing the architecture, design, and implementation of our mobile endpoint products, leading a team of skilled engineers, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic, and collaborative leader to drive innovation and ensure the success of our mobile agent initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for mobile agents across iOS, Android, and Chromebook platforms.
• Manage and mentor a development team, fostering collaboration and executing on the development of mobile solutions.
• Work with operations to ensure effective monitoring and support of the product suite.
• Ensure adherence to high-quality coding standards, best design practices, and architectural integrity across all deliverables.
• Oversee the implementation of secure, high-quality software solutions and champion robust security practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on software design, resolving technical challenges, and driving consensus on complex issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with the business’s strategic direction.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and innovative mobile endpoint capabilities.
• Drive project planning, track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring robust solutions and proactive problem resolution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, including unit testing, E2E testing, code reviews, and pre-merge testing.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development on mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Chromebook), with at least 4 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Understanding of mobile operating system internals, including file systems, certificate management, process management, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Experience with restful api’s.
• knowledge of security concepts, including encryption, secure application development, defensive programming, multi-factor authentication, software vulnerabilities, and web security.
• Proficiency in secure coding techniques, integrity measurement, and tamper detection.
• Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, QUIC, IPv4/IPv6), proxies, and VPNs.
• Experience with code signing, large-scale deployments, and continuous integration/build systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, distributed teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including orchestrating large teams, tracking progress, and managing dependencies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience setting and enforcing high-quality coding standards and best practices.
• Expertise in unit testing, E2E testing, code reviews, and pre-merge testing processes.
• Strong understanding of Git, including branching and merging strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve escalated product-related issues in collaboration with support teams.
• Experience documenting high-level designs, features, and components for technical clarity.
• Knowledge of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions; InTune experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based architectures.
• Proactive in staying current with emerging technologies and trends in the mobile endpoint and cybersecurity space.
• Knowledge and experience in CI/CD and agile concepts.