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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 looking for a highly experienced Principal Endpoint Developer to join our team in the Campbell, CA office. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality software to our customers. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong technical background and the ability to get into the code and design process.
Essential Functions:
Planning, designing, developing and testing software systems or applications for endpoint products
Debugging product-level issues, and identifying relevant faulty components, even outside of areas of deep specialization
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 on those to the engineering groups
Mentor for other less senior members on the team assisting in career development
Champion best practices within the organization including but not limited to the following areas: design, architecture, code re-use, performance and quality.
Work with engineering team across Forcepoint engineering to meet organizational goals and deliver high quality functionality to our customers
Work closely with technical support to quickly qualify and resolve escalated customer issues related to the endpoint agent
Work from the Campbell office three to four times per week as needed
Experience or knowledge required:
10+ years of experience with C/C++ on Windows and/or macOS
Expert C/C++ coder with experience at the driver and kernel module layer.
Excellent debugging skills. Reverse engineering techniques and debugging of user and kernel space code.
Experience with Windows Filtering Platform on Windows and/or experience with system extensions on macOS.
Knowledge of software development method, design and implementation
Assembly language development experience is a plus
Expertise in languages, tools, and techniques used to implement quality software products
Experience developing endpoint security products
Exposure to technical support processes and customer issue resolution
Strong communication (written and oral) and teamwork behavior within a diverse team environment
Self-motivated to research new skills and technologies (whether or not directly related to product)
Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment
For MacOS developers:
Object C development experience on macOS is a must have
macOS Endpoint security framework (ESF) related work experience is a plus
Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $232,100.00 – $258,000.00 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.
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