Sr. Software Engineer

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.

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

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

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What You Will Do

• Deliver critical security features to some of the 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 networking feature roadmap
• Work with QA, technical publication, support, and other teams to ensure high quality end-to-end product delivery
• Rapidly learn, evaluate, and explain emerging security technologies

What You Bring To Forescout

• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field
• 8+ years of experience delivering production-quality software
• Hands-on experience with at least two of these languages: Java, C/C++, Perl, Python, JavaScript
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) concepts
• Working knowledge of networking and authentication protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X, and EAP
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying integrations with third-party APIs and identity or network infrastructure systems
• Experience delivering software distributed across customer premises or SaaS solutions
• Experience troubleshooting interoperability issues across complex enterprise environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• A self-starter mindset with a strong can-do attitude and willingness to work across multiple areas when needed

What Forescout Offers You

• Competitive compensation and benefits – we cover 85% 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.