Staff Software Developer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
Hybrid
179K-219K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, build, and enhance the FortiSASE platform focusing on scalability, reliability, AI-driven features, telemetry analytics, data persistence, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to architect solutions, evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies, troubleshoot production issues, and drive MLOps and observability practices.
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Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere.

FortiSASE team is looking for a highly motivated full stack software engineer who can thrive in a fast pace environment and successfully contribute to the team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive development experience, and will be able to learn quickly.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and enhance the FortiSASE platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and the integration of AI-driven features. 

  • Work collaboratively with engineering teams and cross-functional product groups to architect, develop, and maintain core product capabilities. 

  • Innovate with team members to develop new solutions, including AI/ML applications, across areas such as network security configuration, telemetry analytics, data persistence, and RESTful API design. 

  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, particularly in AI and automation, and drive their adoption into the product where appropriate. 

  • Collaborate with operations teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in staging and production environments using modern observability and AI-assisted tools.

Job Requirements:

  • 5+ years of software development experience in the network and/or cloud security domain. 

  • Strong programming expertise in Python and Golang, with the ability to build scalable and maintainable systems. 

  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose. 

  • Deep knowledge of network telemetry pipelines, leveraging technologies such as Kafka and time-series databases, with experience applying AI/ML techniques for anomaly detection, predictive analytics, or intelligent alerting. 

  • Familiarity with modern AI development tooling and workflows, such as data pipelines, feature engineering, model deployment, monitoring, and MLOps practices. 

  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms and APIs, including AWS, GCP and OpenStack; experience with AI/ML services in cloud environments is a plus. 

  • Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems, perform effective troubleshooting, and apply creative, data-driven problem-solving under pressure. 

  • Self-motivated, strong analytical thinker with a passion for solving challenging problems and leveraging AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields

About Our Team:

Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $179,000-$219,000. 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 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, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the 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

  • 5+ years of software development experience in the network and/or cloud security domain.
  • Strong programming expertise in Python.
  • Strong programming expertise in Golang.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker Compose.
  • Deep knowledge of network telemetry pipelines and Kafka.
  • Experience with time-series databases.
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques for anomaly detection or predictive analytics.
  • Familiarity with AI development tooling and MLOps (data pipelines, feature engineering, model deployment, monitoring).
  • Working knowledge of AWS.
  • Working knowledge of GCP.
  • Working knowledge of OpenStack.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and troubleshoot in staging and production.
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with AI/ML services in cloud environments.

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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10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

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Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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