Software Engineer Iii

Description:

About the role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer III.

Have you developed software solutions in a platform-based architecture within the cybersecurity sphere? We are seeking an experienced developer to work on an industry changing platform and deliver on our key milestone components. Experience in designing and developing complex code on one of the following platforms: MAC OS X, Windows or Linux is required. Deep operating system knowledge is critical.

Forcepoint is transforming cybersecurity by focusing on what matters most: understanding people’s intent as they interact with critical data and intellectual property wherever it resides. Our uncompromising systems enable companies to empower employees with unobstructed access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property and simplifying compliance.

Forcepoint is recognised as a Market & Technology Leader in DLP, CASB, NGFW and Cross Domain Cyber Solutions and is a pioneer in anti-evasion defences and high-availability clustering.

The Cork team is an essential part of a global team that designs and develops Forcepoints’ Windows, Linux and MAC capabilities to scale to meet the needs of hundreds of millions of Forcepoint users. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, independent hard worker who wants to be part of a winning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced developer to work with a strong team within Corks’ centre of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cross platform endpoint security solutions in response to emerging threats
• Develop, enhance, and maintain Forcepoint endpoint security products
• Assist and troubleshoot product related issues escalated by the product support team
• Perform additional duties and projects as required to achieve organizational goals
• Work closely with a globally distributed group of stakeholders and remote development teams to ensure that all endpoint consumers get high quality components on schedule.

What experience(s), knowledge, and education we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience with C/C++ on OS X, Linux and/or (ideally) Windows
• Good knowledge of OS internals and device driver fundamentals
• Strong troubleshooting skills, good coding and source management practices
• Excellent debugging skills. Reverse engineering techniques and debugging of kernel space code.
• Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals such as file systems, network protocol stacks, process management, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Deep understanding of secure coding techniques, integrity measurement, and tamper detection.
• Understanding or experience with certificate management, code signing, secure communications, encryption, trusted boot, or related topics.
• Understanding of backend application models and RESTful APIs.