Software Engineer

Engineering Dallas, Texas


What We Do

Managing cyber risk, together.

Forescout delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain. We empower our customers to achieve continuous alignment of their security frameworks with their digital realities, across all asset types – IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT. It is a non-stop journey, managing cyber risk through automation and data-powered insights.

(Only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.) 
(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano, TX office.)   

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, and unit test Forescout eyeSight 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
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
  • A true startup spirit with strong "can-do" attitude willing to wear multiple hats when needed
  • Hands-on experience with Java and Python, although we are open to at least two of the following languages: Java, C/C++, Perl, Python, and Javascript
  • Experience with Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments, with a strong preference for Linux experience
  • Working knowledge of WinRM, WMI, RRP, and SMB protocols
  • Working knowledge on TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SSH and other networking protocols
  • Must have hands-on development experience on at least one hypervisor: VMWare, KVM, HyperV, or VirtualBox
  • Working knowledge of multiple security product categories highly desirable, such as SIEM, UEBA, CASB, VA, NGFW, ATD, PAM, or EMM
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communications skills

What Forescout Offers You

  • 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 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.