Sr. Software Engineer

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.

What You Will Do

• Deliver critical security features to some of the largest, most complex customer environments in the world
• Architect, design, develop, and unit test Forescout 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

• A true startup spirit with strong "can-do" attitude willing to wear multiple hats when needed, someone who thinks outside the box to drive modern technology
• 10+ years of industry experience in developing software
• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field
• 5+ year of experience working with solutions delivered in containers in Docker or Kubernetes
• 5+ years of experience architecting security applications
• 3+ year of experience delivering critical in-line security technology
• 3 years of experience leading efforts for a small development team
• Experience delivering software distributed across customer premises and SaaS solutions
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following languages: Java, C/C++, Perl, Python, and JavaScript
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments, with a strong preference for Linux experience
• Working knowledge on TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SSH and other networking protocols
• Must have hands-on development experience on at least one hypervisor: VMWare, KVM,
• 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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