Software Engineer - Java Backend

About Forescout

We envision a world where every cyber asset is seen, secure, and compliant.

Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects, and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets - IT, IoT, IoMT, and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale.

(We are only considering US Citizens and US Permanent Residents currently)

(This is a hybrid role in our Plano, TX office with two days per week remote)

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and unit test Forescout product features to develop new functionality, improving product capability and enhancing customer experience
• Work with senior technical leaders and product management team contributing to product use case and roadmap definition
• 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

• 5+ years of industry experience in developing software with a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years of Java experience (in academic and/or professional setting)
• A true startup spirit with strong "can do" attitude willing to wear multiple hats when needed
• Experience designing and implementing complex solutions to an existing system
• Hands-on experience developing in a Linux environment
• Experience with scripting languages like Perl or Python
• Working knowledge in IP layer, IPv4, and IPV6 packets and routing, networking protocols
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to technically lead activities of other software engineers or junior developers

What Forescout Offers You

• Competitive compensation and benefits - we cover 80% 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

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 would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired because of the referral or through other means.

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.