Embedded Software Developer

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Burnaby, BC, CAN
Hybrid
94K-115K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develop and maintain C/C++ software driving FortiGate UTM features (AV, web filter, DLP, anti-spam). Research protocols, improve product design, promote best practices, troubleshoot network/application-layer issues, and use development tools and source control in a Linux/UNIX environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall. You will join a dedicated team that is creating a compelling and innovative Unified Threat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention and Anti-Spam). You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and create tools that improve development processes, allowing you to focus on development. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow -- making your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Job Responsibilities:

As a software developer at Fortinet, you will: 

  • Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set 
  • Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols and software development and suggest improvements within the team
  • Promote best practices within the team and organization
  • Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinet firewalls on a daily basis
  • Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing product or new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code 

Job Skills Required:

  • 5+ years of C/C++ experience
  • Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies 
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills 
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment 
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software 
  • The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets.
  • Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets:

  • Understanding of networking and security concepts 
  • Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl) 
  • Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements: 

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience. 

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.  Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion. 

About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
 
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of C/C++ experience
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, and application-layer network software
  • Good knowledge of POSIX APIs and strong grasp of sockets
  • Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adopt new methodologies
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Understanding of networking and security concepts
  • Experience with scripting (shell, Python, Perl)
  • Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX server/system management

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.

  • Affordable Benefits Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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