ForeScout Technologies

VP, Software Engineering

ForeScout Technologies$150K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in engineering leadership roles, preferably within SaaS environments
  • Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architecture
  • Solid knowledge of enterprise networking technologies
  • Proven experience with Agile methodologies
  • Excellent leadership development skills
  • Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR)

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business goals
  • Oversee multiple engineering teams and technical leaders
  • Drive efficiency and process improvements across the organization
  • Influence company-wide technology decisions and innovations
  • Ensure compliance, security, and reliability in software systems
  • Foster a high-performing, diverse engineering team
  • Establish and track engineering performance metrics

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Covers 85% of employee and dependents' benefits premiums
  • Generous PTO policy and 401K match
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment
  • Strong leadership support for professional growth
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Define and execute the engineering strategy, vision, and technical roadmap in alignment with company goals for a large SaaS organization.
  • Oversee multiple engineering teams, directors, senior managers, and technical leaders.
  • Drive organizational scalability, efficiency, and process improvements.
  • Influence company-wide technology decisions and long-term innovation initiatives.
  • Ensure high performance, security, reliability, and compliance across software systems.
  • Build and maintain a high performing, engaged, and diverse engineering organization.
  • Partner with C-level executives (CTO, SVP Engineering, Product, Business, etc.) to align engineering with business priorities.
  • Manage headcount planning and resource allocation.
  • Establish and track engineering KPIs (velocity, deployment frequency, mttr, etc.).
  • Represent engineering in executive-level discussions, customer meetings.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.

What You Bring To Forescout

Key Skills
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Deep understanding of the entire SDLC, from design to deployment and maintenance.
  • System Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and secure software architecture.
  • Modern Technologies: Familiarity with programming languages, and frameworks.
  • Networking: Solid knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and topologies including switching, routing, firewalls, and network authentication.
  • Data and Security: Knowledge of data management, analytics, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development practices.
  • Leadership Development: Passion and demonstrated excellence in developing next generation of technical and people leaders.


Core Technical Competencies
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, DevOps automation, and AI/ML-driven solutions.
  • Ability to assess and drive technological innovation and digital transformation.
  • Knowledge of compliance, security, and regulatory frameworks (SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • High-level understanding of engineering tooling, infrastructure, and platform scalability.
  • Experience in driving build vs. buy decisions and vendor negotiations.
  • Advanced knowledge of software engineering KPIs, DORA metrics, and operational efficiency.

What Forescout Offers You
  • Competitive compensation and benefits - we cover 85% of employee and dependents' benefits premiums (US only), 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more
  • Collaborative and innovative environment - make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology
  • Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development
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  • Learn more at: www.forescout.com


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About ForeScout Technologies

ForeScout Technologies, Inc. provides network security hardware and software products primarily in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. The company offers ForeScout CounterACT agentless technology that discovers, classifies, and assesses IP-based devices; ForeScout extended modules, which represent integrations across vulnerability assessment, advanced threat detection, security incidence and event management, enterprise mobility management, endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response, next generation firewall, privileged access management, and IT service management vendors, as well as compliance; and ForeScout CounterACT Enterprise Manager, a centralized security management solution for the control of various appliances deployed on an end-customer network, as well as maintenance and professional services. Its products are used to protect organizations against the threats that exploit the billions of devices connected to organizations' networks. The company serves enterprises, government agencies, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy and utilities, retail, education, and technology. ForeScout Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about ForeScout Technologies
Size
1,217 employees
Market Cap
$1,441
Industry
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3650%
NASDAQ

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