Software Engineer

Forescout Technologies Inc

Job Summary

Forescout is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer to join their team in Dallas, Texas, for a hybrid role. This position involves developing next-generation network vendor technology integrations, owning end-to-end story delivery, and collaborating across teams. The engineer will write clean, efficient code, participate in reviews, and troubleshoot technical issues, contributing to the defense of critical infrastructure against cyberattacks.

Must Have

  • Develop the next generation of our network vendor technology integrations.
  • Own and deliver stories end-to-end.
  • Collaborate across teams and contribute to cross-functional efforts.
  • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Develop and maintain software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and unit testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX) to refine requirements.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Learn and apply agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Mentor associate and junior engineers.
  • 5+ years of software development experience with a technical bachelor's degree.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Effective collaboration and stakeholder communication.
  • Time management and ability to work independently on tasks.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
  • Ability to analyze and optimize code for performance and scalability.

Good to Have

  • Experience with SSH, SNMP, and HTTP Restful interface.
  • Exposure to LLMs for accelerating development.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • 88% of employee and dependents’ benefits premiums covered (US only)
  • 401K match
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Collaborative and innovative environment
  • Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development

Job Description

Description

What We Do

Shape the future of cybersecurity at Forescout. Each day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world.

For more than 25 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. From power grids and healthcare systems to financial networks and transportation hubs, Forescout protects the critical infrastructure of our modern world.

(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

Our team is looking for individuals who have positive energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to partner with our committed team to sell the best technology and drive team success. Forescout is growing fast and is seeking a dynamic, results-orientated Software Engineer to join our team.

  • Develop the next generation of our network vendor technology integrations.
  • Own and deliver stories end-to-end.
  • Collaborate across teams and contribute to cross-functional efforts.
  • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Develop and maintain software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and unit testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX) to refine requirements.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Learn and apply agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Mentor associate and junior engineers.

What You Bring To Forescout

Key Skills

  • 5+ years of software development experience with a technical bachelor's degree.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Effective collaboration and stakeholder communication.
  • Time management and ability to work independently on tasks.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
  • Ability to analyze and optimize code for performance and scalability.

Core Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency in Java and Perl or Python with one or more modern programming languages considered.
  • Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming (OOP).
  • General computer networking background with preferably SSH, SNMP, and HTTP Restful interface experience.
  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to microservices architecture, API development, and database management (SQL/NoSQL).
  • Understanding performance optimization, security best practices, and software scalability.
  • Exposure to LLMs for accelerating development.

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
  • Want a glimpse of Life @ Forescout? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram
  • 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.

22 Skills Required For This Role

Timeline Management Cross Functional Problem Solving Github Data Structures Game Texts Quality Control Agile Development Networking Aws Nosql Azure Ci Cd Docker Microservices Kubernetes Git Python Algorithms Sql Perl Java