Fortinet

Senior Software Development Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA

In-Office

130K-170K Annually

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Lead product roadmaps, design new features and certifications, collaborate with R&D and QA across the product lifecycle, develop pre-/post-sales tools and environments, and research new technologies to devise solutions.

Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities：

Lead on product roadmaps, new features design, and product certifications.
Work closely with R&D and QA throughout the product development lifecycle.
Develop pre- and post-sales tools and environments.
Research new technologies and trends to be familiar with and be able to devise new solution.

Requirements :

3+ years in software development work experience
Good Problem Solving and Debugging skill is a must
Strength in C programming in Linux environment
Familiar with Linux operating system (its file system, shell, ssh, mount, chroot, etc)
Experience in network programming (sockets, read/write/send/recv), multi-process/pthread, signal.
Familiar with TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, ICMP, ARP, Ethernet
Fluent in communication and writes clear Documentation and Specifications
2+ years of networking related development experience under Linux environment is highly preferred
Familiar with Linux debug tools: gdb, valgrind, perf is preferred
Working experience with network security products(Firewall/IPS/ADC/WAF) is preferred..
knowledge in performance tuning is preferred.
B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$170,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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.

Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

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

3+ years in software development work experience
Strong problem solving and debugging skills
Strength in C programming in Linux environment
Familiarity with Linux OS (file system, shell, ssh, mount, chroot)
Experience in network programming (sockets, read/write/send/recv), multi-process/pthread, signals
Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL, ICMP, ARP, Ethernet
Fluent communication and ability to write clear documentation and specifications
2+ years networking-related development experience under Linux
Familiarity with Linux debug tools: gdb, valgrind, perf
Working experience with network security products (Firewall/IPS/ADC/WAF)
Knowledge in performance tuning
B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

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.