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Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at Forescout Every day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build 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 will be considered for this position.) (Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.) . What You Will Do • This role supports the development, operation, security, or compliance of systems in regulated U.S. federal environments. • 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. • Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve products and processes. What You Bring to Forescout • U.S. citizenship is required to support FedRAMP-compliant environments. • A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent. • 7+ years of experience writing code in Java for backend development. • 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following front-end languages: React, Node.js, TypeScript. • 2+ years of experience developing and integrating with Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Explorer, Event Grid, Event Hub, Service Bus, CosmosDB). Key Skills • 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, DevOps, and cloud-native development. • Strategic decision-making and prioritization of engineering efforts. • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote teams. • Experience with Linux commands. Core Technical Competencies • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, C#). • Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. • Excellent experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Expertise in performance optimization, security best practices, and fault tolerance. • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). • Deep understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching strategies, and API design. • Experience with observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing) and production debugging. • Proficiency with LLM, agents (context management, RAG, tool selection), observability tools (LangSmith/LangFuse), graph workflow 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. • Learn more @ 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 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, i ncluding privacy and data protection requirements, and obtains any required notices, authorizations, or consent before conducting such screenings . 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. . 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. #LI-BS2

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Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at Forescout
(Only US Citizens will be considered for this position.)
(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)
This role supports the development, operation, security, or compliance of systems in regulated U.S. federal environments.
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.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve products and processes.
What You Bring to Forescout
U.S. citizenship is required to support FedRAMP-compliant environments.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
7+ years of experience writing code in Java for backend development.
2+ years of experience in one or more of the following front-end languages: React, Node.js, TypeScript.
2+ years of experience developing and integrating with Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Explorer, Event Grid, Event Hub, Service Bus, CosmosDB).
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, DevOps, and cloud-native development.
Strategic decision-making and prioritization of engineering efforts.
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.

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