Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Programming Languages Team

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Forward Networks

Forward Networks

51-200 employees

Network modeling platform for enhanced security

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Remote work may be possible.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
C#
Scala
REST APIs
Spring
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science or related degree; MS preferred
  • 3+ years of work experience with Java, Scala or other similar languages (C#, F#, etc.)
  • Strong object-oriented design and development skills
  • Experience with domain specific languages
  • Experience with DBMS implementation techniques, e.g. storage formats, query execution strategies, query optimization, query language design.
  • Experience with parsing techniques or tools
  • Experience with language tooling implementation (autocomplete, debuggers, profilers, etc.)
  • Experience with REST APIs, as well as with frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate
Responsibilities
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain our code base (primarily Java)
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain NQE, leveraging various PL and DBMS techniques.
  • Deliver a suite of domain-specific languages used in the development of Forward Enterprise.
  • Build and support tools (such as IDE plugins providing language support) associated with the above domain-specific languages.

Forward Networks offers a platform that enhances network security and visibility for businesses by using a digital twin, which is a virtual model of their physical network. This allows organizations to monitor network behavior, prevent outages, and reduce operational risks. The platform serves a variety of clients, including large corporations and federal agencies, providing a centralized source of network information that improves the efficiency of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The goal is to help clients save money by reducing the time it takes to resolve network issues and lowering operational expenses.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$109.4M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

92%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven network management tools benefits Forward Networks.
  • Hybrid and multi-cloud environments increase demand for Forward's integration capabilities.
  • Zero-trust security models align with Forward Networks' comprehensive visibility offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups may offer competitive network validation solutions.
  • Rapid AI advancements could outpace Forward Networks' current capabilities.
  • Regulatory changes may increase operational costs for compliance updates.

What makes Forward Networks unique

  • Forward Networks offers a digital twin for network modeling and management.
  • The platform provides end-to-end visibility across multi-cloud environments.
  • Forward Networks excels in network validation and security verification.

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Benefits

Grow with us - We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals

Competitive pay - Every team member receives a compensation package with competitive pay and equity

We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

Time off - Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager