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Principal Software Engineer

Overview
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!

Forcepoint is building a new world class Endpoint organization in Tel Aviv, Israel.


The team will be part of a global team that develops Forcepoint’s Windows and macOS Endpoint products to meet the needs of millions of Forcepoint users.


You will have the opportunity to join a startup environment with the comfort of a world class established organization behind you.


If you have a passion for developing complex, cross platform software solutions and strive to become an expert in your craft, we have career opportunity for you.


Skills and Qualifications:


  • 10 years of experience with C/C++/Objective-C on either Windows, macOS or Linux
  • 10 years of experience with computer networking:


Concepts and technologies: MITM, proxy, VPN, firewall


Protocols: transport layer and above, especially applications, protocols such as HTTP, DNS.


  • Good knowledge of OS internals, such as file systems, process management, network stacks
  • Good coding and source management practices
  • Strong troubleshooting skills


Soft Skills:


  • Self-motivated to research new skills and technologies
  • Strong personal commitment to quality
  • Commitment to the broader range of product development goals (teamwork at scale)
  • Experience working in a cross functional organization with distributed teams
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork ethic within a diverse team environment


Preferred Skills


  • Prior experience in developing endpoint security products
  • Knowledge of design patterns



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 [email protected]


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.

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