Software Engineer

What We Do
Managing Cyber Risk, Together – As the world becomes increasingly connected, the need for Forescout’s solutions grows stronger. Forescout is at the forefront of one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity, delivering automated protection across the modern organisation. Our solutions ensure continuous alignment between our customers’ security frameworks and their evolving digital environments, spanning IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT assets.
At Forescout, we are looking for relentlessly, driven individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation, and are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As one team, we push boundaries, stay ahead of emerging threats, and create cutting-edge solutions that make a real impact. Bring your unique perspective to Forescout and help shape the future of cybersecurity with us!
What You Will Do
You’ll be working in the Engineering team as part of our Sensor Technologies team.
You’ll be responsible for implementing new and improved capabilities in our products to better classify network assets, to detect operational anomalies and potential security threats.
You’ll be responsible for a significant part of the development lifecycle, from design to delivery and technical documentation. With your technical expertise, you’ll manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
You’ll write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
What You Will Bring To Forescout
We encourage you to apply if you meet most but not all the requirements listed below. We value competency, aptitude, effort, and a great attitude as a supplement to experience.
Minimum of 3 years of C++ development experience, with a proven track record of developing performance-critical applications.
Solid proficiency in Python.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity while maintaining rigorous code review, testing, and engineering ownership of production code.
Skilled in developing and troubleshooting software in Linux environments, as well as containerized applications using Docker.
Proven knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
Familiarity with Continuous Integration workflows and tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams in an effective and professional manner.
The following additional skills are a plus:
Systems security background.
Secure Development Life Cycle knowledge.