Principal Software Engineer

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

You will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. As an expert in the field, you will use professional concepts in developing resolutions to critical issues and broad design matters. You will apply cutting-edge principles, theories, concepts, and technologies, as well as champion and develop innovative principles and ideas. You will also be responsible for the following:

· Debugging product-level issues, and identifying relevant faulty components, even outside of areas of deep specialization

· Reasoning about Forcepoint's product portfolio and understanding potential reuse points.

· Working with Product Managers and other teams to consolidate requirements and requests into a cohesive roadmap or technical approach.

· Proactively keeping up to date on industry and technological advancements, and presenting those to the engineering groups

· Creating formal networks with key decision makers and possibly serving as external spokesperson for the organization

· Identifying innovation opportunities and contributing to patentable ideas.

· Actively looking out for ways to optimize software delivery processes: code reviews, CI pipeline etc.

· Mentoring, interviewing, and hiring junior engineers.

· Determining and pursuing courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes.

What experience and knowledge are we looking for:

· Expertise in multiple programming languages (GoLang, Python, C, C++), as well as some of the supporting technologies (e.g., full expertise in Web APIs and protocols like TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, HTTP, GRPC)

· Expertise in cloud computing platforms, especially AWS – GCP and Azure is a plus.

· Experience with cloud technologies like Docker and Kubernetes - design and build highly available microservices.

· Strong understanding of the product(s), including its business aspects, and end-to-end architecture

· Project-level leadership for product-level initiatives, including task decomposition, basic time and resource planning, and work assignments.

· Strong understanding of various software deployment models - software delivery vehicles

· The ability to demonstrate through results, a high degree of innovation, creativity, and the capacity to solve major problems of advanced complexity.

· Media-trained, confident thought leadership presenter who regularly presents internally across the business and externally to customers or at conferences.

· Active mentor for engineers or other areas of the business with a focus on helping to accelerate their skills and progression.

· Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

· Bachelor of Science in CS or related field and 10+ years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is 25th percentile – 50th percentile and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.

Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.