VP, Software Engineering

About the role

Shape the future of cybersecurity at Forescout. Each day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Key Skills:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• System Architecture
• Modern Technologies
• Networking
• Data and Security
• Agile Methodologies
• Leadership Development

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.).
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering KPIs, DORA metrics, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents will be considered for this position. (Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)

Skills

Competitive compensation and benefits – we cover 85% of employee and dependents’ benefits premiums (US only), 401K match, generous PTO policy, and much more

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative environment – make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology

Schedule

(Hybrid role Tuesday through Thursday in our Plano office.)