Fortinet

Software Development Engineer

Reposted One Month Ago

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

In-Office

100K-120K Annually

Mid level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native, high-performance security data analytics platforms. Collaborate with engineers, QA, and DevOps to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance; participate in system design and research emerging technologies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain cloud-based software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Build high-performance and scalable security data analytics platforms.
Participate in system design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Research emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Solid software development experience with Golang, Java, or Python.
Proven experience in developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure).
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
Positive team attitude, strong communication skills, and professionalism.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to learn independently.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$120,000. 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

Solid software development experience with Golang, Java, or Python.
Proven experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
Positive team attitude, strong communication skills, and professionalism.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to learn independently.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings appear comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, counseling, wellness programs, and HSA/FSA options. Some materials also highlight affordability and multiple plan choices.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as strong, with PTO and reports of flexible or even unlimited PTO depending on team or manager. These options contribute to a perception of good flexibility.
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