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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Forescout Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Troubleshooting, Forescout, Containerization, Information Technology, Production Code, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.jobvite.com/forescout/job/oHbWAfw8/apply

## About the Role

We encourage you to apply if you meet most but not all the requirements listed below. We value competency, aptitude, effort, and a great attitude as a supplement to experience.

 * Minimum of 3 years of C++ development experience, with a proven track record of developing performance-critical applications.
 * Solid proficiency in Python.
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity while maintaining rigorous code review, testing, and engineering ownership of production code.
 * Skilled in developing and troubleshooting software in Linux environments, as well as containerized applications using Docker.
 * Proven knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
 * Familiarity with Continuous Integration workflows and tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
 * Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams in an effective and professional manner.

The following additional skills are a plus:

 * Systems security background.
 * Secure Development Life Cycle knowledge.
 * Microsoft Azure fundamentals knowledge.

Education/Experience:

 * A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
 * Fluency in English.

## Description

* You'll be responsible for implementing new and improved capabilities in our products to better classify network assets, to detect operational anomalies and potential security threats.
 * You'll be responsible for a significant part of the development lifecycle, from design to delivery and technical documentation. With your technical expertise, you'll manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
 * You'll write reusable, testable, and efficient code.