Manager, Software Engineering

What We Do

Shape the future of cybersecurity at Forescout. Each day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the 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 and US Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.)

(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)

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What You Will Do

Forescout is growing fast, is seeking a dynamic, and results-orientated Manager of Software Engineering to join our team to support network integrations. Our team is looking for an individual who have positive energy, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to partner with our committed team to sell the best technology and drive team success!

• Build and manage a team of software engineers to expand and modernize our network integrations.
• Drive technical and strategic direction for the engineering team.
• Ensure alignment of engineering goals with business and product objectives.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their career growth and development.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, code quality, and security standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, UX, QA, DevOps) to drive execution.
• Manage team hiring, own their performance evaluation and growth and resource allocation.
• Advocate for process improvements, automation, and scaling strategies.

What You Bring To Forescout

Key Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Project and resource planning.
• Ability to influence technical and business decisions.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, team motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Core Technical Competencies

• Solid understanding of software development, system architecture, and scalability.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevOps.
• Ability to review technical designs and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and microservices.
• Understanding of performance optimization, security best practices, and cost-efficient solutions.
• Experience with engineering metrics (velocity, lead time, incident response, etc.) to track and improve team efficiency.

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.