Manager, Software Engineering

Who is Forcepoint? Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you! We are seeking a hands-on Manager, Software Engineering to lead a full-stack engineering team (Backend, Frontend, and QA) developing a cloud-native cybersecurity SaaS product on AWS. The role combines technical leadership (around 40% hands-on) with team management, delivery ownership, and agile execution. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer and people leader with deep AWS experience, strong software craftsmanship, and an interest in applying Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance productivity and product intelligence. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow an Engineering team delivering end-to-end SaaS features — from design and development to testing and deployment. Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. Stay hands-on (~40%) with architecture, coding, and code reviews in key components. Design and maintain backend systems using AWS services Ensure secure coding practices, IAM least-privilege design, and compliance with AWS security principles. Drive CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code and modern DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with Product, UX, and Security teams to define and integrate GenAI-powered capabilities that improve usability, automation, and threat analysis. Implement and enforce Scrum best practices – sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery tracking. Foster a high-performance engineering culture emphasizing quality, ownership, and innovation. Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role. Proven track record building and delivering cloud-native SaaS applications on AWS. Strong backend expertise in Java / Python / C#. Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) and QA automation frameworks. Solid knowledge of secure coding, authentication API design, and network security. Practical experience integrating GenAI APIs (e.g., AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Anthropic) to enhance automation, content generation, or analysis. Excellent understanding of Agile/Scrum workflows and team dynamics. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, or Developer). Experience in cloud security domains (CSPM, CWPP, Serverless protection). Background in AI-assisted development tools and modern developer productivity platforms. Deep understanding of testing strategies, QA automation, and observability. Soft Skills Strong leadership, coaching, and communication abilities. Balance between hands-on technical involvement and strategic delivery management. Proactive, collaborative, and outcome-driven. Passionate about innovation, security, and developer excellence. Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team. The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com. Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.