Lead Network Security Software Engineer

Praxy

Helsinki

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Forcepoint is seeking an experienced developer to work on our Next-Generation Firewall product, focusing on cross-network security solutions and Linux-based code.

You will design, implement, and maintain security features, mentor engineers, and collaborate with a global team to address emerging threats while preserving architectural integrity and high performance. The role offers challenging projects and opportunities to influence product direction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of C/C++ on Linux.
  • Strong knowledge of OS internals and device drivers.
  • Experience leading development projects and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cross network security solutions in response to emerging threats
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain Forcepoint network 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
  • Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineering team, growing engineers through hands‑on guidance and challenging assignments.
  • Provide guidance on software design, low level implementation, and debugging of complex issues at the binary level.
  • Implement security software to a high quality and be a champion for architectural integrity.

Skills

C/C++ on Linux
OS internals
Troubleshooting
Leading development teams
Network security understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kernel development
Device drivers
CI/CD/build systems

Job description

Forcepoint is seeking an experienced developer to work on our Next-Generation Firewall product, focusing on cross-network security solutions and Linux-based code.

You will design, implement, and maintain security features, mentor engineers, and collaborate with a global team to address emerging threats while preserving architectural integrity and high performance. The role offers challenging projects and opportunities to influence product direction.

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