Principal Endpoint Developer

1 Hour ago • 10 Years + • $232,100 PA - $258,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Forcepoint is seeking a highly experienced Principal Endpoint Developer to join their team in Campbell, CA. This role involves hands-on software development, design, and testing for endpoint products. Responsibilities include debugging product-level issues, consolidating requirements with product managers, staying updated on technological advancements, mentoring junior developers, championing best practices, and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality functionality. The developer will also work closely with technical support to resolve escalated customer issues related to the endpoint agent. The position requires a strong technical background and the ability to contribute directly to the code and design.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of C/C++ experience on Windows/macOS
  • Expert C/C++ coder with driver/kernel module experience
  • Excellent debugging and reverse engineering skills
  • Experience with Windows Filtering Platform or macOS system extensions
  • Knowledge of software development methods
  • Expertise in quality software product implementation tools
  • Experience developing endpoint security products
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Self-motivated to research new skills
  • Experience in agile environments
  • Object C development experience on macOS (for macOS developers)
Good to have:
  • Assembly language development experience
  • Exposure to technical support processes
  • macOS Endpoint Security Framework (ESF) experience

Job Details

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!

Forcepoint is looking for a highly experienced Principal Endpoint Developer to join our team in the Campbell, CA office. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality software to our customers. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong technical background and the ability to get into the code and design process.   
 

Essential Functions: 

  • Planning, designing, developing and testing software systems or applications for endpoint products 

  • Debugging product-level issues, and identifying relevant faulty components, even outside of areas of deep specialization   

  • Working with Product Managers and other teams to consolidate requirements and requests into a cohesive roadmap or technical approach  

  • Proactively keeping up to date on industry and technological advancements, and presenting on those to the engineering groups  

  • Mentor for other less senior members on the team assisting in career development  

  • Champion best practices within the organization including but not limited to the following areas: design, architecture, code re-use, performance and quality. 

  • Work with engineering team across Forcepoint engineering to meet organizational goals and deliver high quality functionality to our customers   

  • Work closely with technical support to quickly qualify and resolve escalated customer issues related to the endpoint agent  

  • Work from the Campbell office three to four times per week as needed 

 

Experience or knowledge required: 

  • 10+ years of experience with C/C++ on Windows and/or macOS  

  • Expert C/C++ coder with experience at the driver and kernel module layer.  

  • Excellent debugging skills. Reverse engineering techniques and debugging of user and kernel space code.  

  • Experience with Windows Filtering Platform on Windows and/or experience with system extensions on macOS.  

  • Knowledge of software development method, design and implementation  

  • Assembly language development experience is a plus 

  • Expertise in languages, tools, and techniques used to implement quality software products  

  • Experience developing endpoint security products  

  • Exposure to technical support processes and customer issue resolution  

  • Strong communication (written and oral) and teamwork behavior within a diverse team environment  

  • Self-motivated to research new skills and technologies (whether or not directly related to product)  

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment  

 

For MacOS developers: 

  • Object C development experience on macOS is a must have 

  • macOS Endpoint security framework (ESF) related work experience is a plus 

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $232,100.00 – $258,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.

Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons", as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

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About The Company

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. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries. 

For more about Forcepoint, visit www.Forcepoint.com and follow us on Twitter at @ForcepointSec.

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