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, 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
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Cybersecurity & Federal Eligibility Requirements

At Forescout, we are Cyber Obsessed. To help protect our customers, employees, and intellectual property, candidates may be required to complete enhanced pre-employment screening, including background, identity, employment, and visual verification. For roles supporting U.S. federal environments, candidates must meet applicable federal eligibility requirements, including U.S. Person status, and may be required to obtain and maintain a government background investigation or security clearance.

What Forescout Offers You

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including coverage of 85% of employee and dependent health care premiums, 100% company-paid employee life and disability insurance premiums, a 401(k) match, generous flexible time off for U.S. employees, voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance options, employee assistance program, maternity and parental bonding leave, and more.

• A collaborative, innovative environment where you can help advance global security while working with leading technology.

• Supportive leadership that encourages professional growth and development.

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Our Mission - Continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organization.

Our Values

•  One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.

•  Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.

•  Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.

•  Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.

•  Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we encourage you to apply!

At Forescout, we are “Cyber Obsessed”

We are committed to maintaining a secure environment for our customers, employees, and business operations. To support these efforts, candidates may be asked to complete job-related pre-employment screening and verification processes, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Depending on the role and location, these measures may include identity verification, employment verification, background screening, work authorization verification, and other lawful security-related checks. Forescout conducts these processes in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection requirements, and obtains any required notices, authorizations, or consent before conducting such screenings. 

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment  

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated decision-support tools to assist with reviewing applications, assessing job-related qualifications, matching candidates to role requirements, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidate evaluation. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters and hiring managers and are not the sole basis for hiring decisions. Qualified personnel review relevant candidate information and exercise human judgment throughout the recruitment process. 

We are committed to the responsible use of AI and seek to deploy and use AI-enabled recruiting tools in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and our internal governance standards.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

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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.