Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
What We DoManaging cyber risk, together - As the world is becoming more and more connected so is the need for Forescout's solutions. Forescout is at the forefront of one of the largest needs in the security space. Forescout delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain, maintaining continuous alignment of customers' security frameworks with their digital realities, including all asset types - IT, IoT, OT, IoMT.Our team is looking for individuals who have positive energy, an entrepreneurial spirt and the drive to partner with our committed team to sell the best technology and drive team success! Forescout is growing fast and is seeking a dynamic and results-orientated Software Engineer to join our team.What You Will Do
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a high-performing software engineering team.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with architecture, design, and critical problem-solving.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, enabling career growth and high performance.
  • Own hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX, DevOps) to define and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Work across global teams and time zones to ensure seamless execution.
  • Improve engineering processes, quality standards, and development practices.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, system scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Drive adoption of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, security, and maintainability.
  • Stay hands-on when required-designing, building, and releasing critical components or integrations.
What You Will Bring To ForescoutLeadership & Execution
  • Strong leadership with a “get things done” mindset.
  • Ability to inspire teams, remove blockers, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders.
  • Excellent coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.
Core Technical Competencies
  • 10-14 years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in technical leadership or management roles.
  • Hands-on experience in Java and/or Python (preferred), along with exposure to C/C++, JavaScript, or similar languages.
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
  • Experience building scalable distributed systems and microservices architectures.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SSH).
  • Experience with APIs, third-party integrations, and workflow orchestration systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and build systems.
  • Strong knowledge of software quality engineering practices, testing frameworks, and code reviews.
  • Exposure to security best practices, performance optimization, and system scalability.
  • Working knowledge of LLM-based systems, Python ecosystems, or AI-driven workflows (agents, embeddings, prompt engineering) is a plus.
Process & Tools
  • Deep understanding of Agile/Kanban/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience with engineering tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and modern developer toolchains.
  • Ability to define, improve, and scale engineering processes.
What Forescout Offers YouManaging cyber risk, together - We are led by a visionary leadership team who encourages professional growth and development. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture providing for a collaborative and innovative environment where our team can make an impact on worldwide security while working on technology which is at the forefront of the industry. We are also proud of our competitive compensation and benefits offered. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!More About ForescoutForescout Technologies, Inc. delivers automated cybersecurity across the digital terrain, maintaining continuous alignment of customers' security frameworks with their digital realities, including all asset types - IT, OT, IoT, IoMT. The Forescout Continuum Platform provides complete asset visibility, continuous compliance, network segmentation and a strong foundation for Zero Trust. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organisations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide automated cybersecurity at scale. Forescout arms customers with data-powered intelligence to accurately detect risks and quickly remediate cyberthreats without disruption of critical business assets. Learn more atOur MissionTo continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.Our VisionA world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant.Our Cultural Values
  • Cyber Obsessed - We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
  • Customer Driven - We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
  • Collaborative, without Ego - No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
  • Relentless - We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
  • One Team - We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI StatementAt Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event.Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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