Sr. Software Engineer
Forescout Technologies
Dallas, TX, US
Hybrid
2026-06-26
Estimated salary · Dallas
~ $123,100 - $201,800
Low
$88K
Median
$123K
High
$158K
Market in Dallas · BLS OEWS 2025
Estimated net pay
$7,950 - $12,521
/month · 22% withheld
after tax & contributions · on the estimated salary · Single, no dependents
Job description
**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.)*
.**What You Will Do**
* Deliver critical security features to some of the most complex customer environments in the world
* Architect, design, develop, and unit test Forescout product features to create new functionality, improve product capability and enhance customer experience
* Work with senior technical leaders and product management team to define the networking feature roadmap
* Work with QA, technical publication, support, and other teams to ensure high quality end\-to\-end product delivery
* Rapidly learn, evaluate, and explain emerging security technologies
**What You Bring To Forescout**
* Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or related field
* 8\+ years of experience delivering production\-quality software
* Hands\-on experience with at least two of these languages: Java, C/C\+\+, Perl, Python, JavaScript
* Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) concepts
* Working knowledge of networking and authentication protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS\+, 802\.1X, and EAP
* Experience designing, developing, and deploying integrations with third\-party APIs and identity or network infrastructure system