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OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
As a global leader in secure information management, OpenText empowers businesses to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats. Our cybersecurity portfolio is formidable, offering innovative solutions that safeguard organizations from malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber vulnerabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing state-of-the-art security technologies, protecting critical assets and sensitive information for clients worldwide. In the race to innovate, OpenText customers have a clear advantage. Our portfolio spans the following areas: DevOps | IT Operations| Cloud | Security | Info Governance | Big Data, Machine Learning, & Analytics.
Your Impact:
Fortify is the industry-leading provider of Application Security solutions that empower organizations to develop secure software. Fortify offers a comprehensive portfolio of application security solutions with the flexibility of testing on-premises and on-demand to cover the entire software development lifecycle. Over 80% of security breaches exploit application vulnerabilities, and at Fortify, you will be at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments in the security market. You will work with bright, motivated teammates to implement solutions to some of the toughest Code Analysis problems in the industry. We develop complex algorithms to scan the code of over 20 different programming languages. Development and testing are done using agile methodologies and techniques.
What the role offers:
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:
- Design and implement static analysis algorithms based on recent relevant computer science research and literature.
- Develop new analysis features and add support for new languages and language features.
- Apply recent research developments from computer science literature where we can benefit from upgrading our algorithms and program representations.
- Write specifications for features as they are implemented.
- Analyze the quality of security finding results and product performance characteristics.
- Maintain the Fortify Static Code Analyzer code base using good Software Engineering practices.
- Collaborate with a project team of other Software Engineers, security researchers, and quality engineers, to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.
- Possess 12-15 years of previous professional experience.
What you need to Succeed:
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science or equivalent, with emphasis on programming languages, static program analysis, compilers, or software security.
- Proficiency in large-scale software development in Java, with emphasis on code quality, including performance and memory usage.
- Ability to debug complex issues, including correctness, performance, and non-determinism issues.
- Static analysis algorithms (abstract interpretation, dataflow, higher order analysis, buffer analysis, shape analysis, separation logic, incremental analysis).
- Compiler construction (frontends, IR, backend, type inference, program transformations) in one or more programming languages.
- Background in the software security domain.
- Compiler tools (LLVM, MLIR, Rust HIR/MIR, Eclipse JDT, etc.)
One last thing:
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.
This job is expected to pay in the range of $150,000/annum to $190,000/annum in addition to a comprehensive and competitive group benefit and healthcare plan. Individual compensation will be determined based on skills and experience comparable to the job requirements.
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
