Lead Network Security Software Engineer

Praxy; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.