Fortinet

Software Developer

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Burnaby, BC, CAN

Hybrid

110K-130K Annually

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Develop, design, test, and maintain embedded software for Fortinet products (FortiAnalyzer), focusing on performance, scalability, bug fixes, database performance tuning, and implementing new features in a Unix/Linux environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

As an Embedded Developer at Fortinet, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of newer and award winning flagship Fortinet products. You will be given the opportunity to participate in the development cycle from troubleshooting and testing to participation in the design and development of new features. You will work with the latest technologies for our next generation high performance distributed security systems.

The team we are hiring for is focused on developing key components of FortiAnalyzer, which deals with performance and scalability for data analysis of security log data.

Job Responsibilities:

§ Development, design and test the software for Fortinet products

§ Hands on in bug fixing

§ Maintain and document code using source control system

§ Maintenance, performance tuning, and support of implemented software or firmware products

§ Implement new features according to identified specs

Skills Required:

§ 5+ years of projects/industry experience with development focus on C/C++ programming

§ Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system development

§ Knowledge in database, data warehouse, data mining

§ Knowledge in database API and SQL language

§ Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or ClickHouse

§ Experience in analysis and tune up performance for database

§ Knowledge in network and socket programming

§ Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment

§ Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

§ Good communication skills, self-initiative, responsive and responsible

Educational Requirements:

§ Bachelor’s Degree (Masters or PhD is an asset) in Computer Science or similar degree

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $110,000 - $130,000 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 development experience with C/C++
Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system development
Knowledge of databases, data warehouse, and data mining
Knowledge of database APIs and SQL language
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or ClickHouse
Experience analyzing and tuning database performance
Knowledge of network and socket programming
Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
Master's or PhD in Computer Science (asset)
Experience with source control systems and documenting code
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Good communication skills, self-initiative, responsive and responsible

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.