Job description
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!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead our software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex software systems, providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, and driving technical innovation and excellence within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the design and development of complex software systems using industry best practices, ensuring high quality and scalability.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding their work and ensuring that they are following best practices.
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Architect software platform for reliability and availability, for large-scale cloud deployment.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations to ensure that the software is delivered on time and to specification.
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Participate in code reviews and ensure that software development best practices are being followed.
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Drive technical innovation and excellence within the organization by staying up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
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Act as a technical expert, providing guidance and support to other teams within the organization.
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Define and implement coding standards, development methodologies, and tools to improve software quality and development efficiency.
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Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for engineering positions, ensuring that we are hiring the best talent.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
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At least 10 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on designing and developing complex software systems.
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Experience leading and mentoring software development teams.
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Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
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Expertise in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, or C++.
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Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
If you are a passionate and experienced software engineer who thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our software development team as a Senior Principal Software Engineer.
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
HumanResources@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.
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