Sr. Software Engineer

What We Do

Shape the future of cybersecurity h 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.)

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 Sr. Software Engineer to join our team.

• Develop the next generation of our network vendor technology integrations.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems and features.
• Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of the codebase.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency of solutions.

• 8+ years of software development experience with a technical bachelor's degree.
• Excellent problem-solving and system design thinking.
• Effective technical leadership and mentorship.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Agile, CI/CD, Dev Ops, and cloud-native development.
• Strategic decision-making and prioritization of engineering efforts.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.

• Proficiency in Java and Perl or Python with one or more modern programming languages considered.
• Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• General computer networking background with preferably SSH, SNMP, and HTTP Restful interface experience.
• Excellent experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Expertise in performance optimization, security best practices, and fault tolerance.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Git Hub Actions, Pipelines, or Jenkins, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing) and production debugging.
• Proficiency with LLMs for accelerating development and technology selection for product applicability.

• 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 security while working on the hottest technology
• Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development
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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.