Staff Software Development Engineer (Control Plane)

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
160K-200K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, build, and maintain control plane services for user management, configuration, and orchestration. Develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs in C++ or Go. Implement authentication, authorization, and auditing; ensure reliability, observability, and high availability. Collaborate with frontend and QA for integrated releases.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the control plane services for user management, configuration, and orchestration.
  • Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using C++  or Go.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and auditing mechanisms.
  • Ensure reliability, observability, and high availability of core services.
  • Collaborate with frontend and QA teams to deliver integrated and stable system releases.

 Requirements

  • Strong programming experience with C++ and/or Go.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, service orchestration, and API design.
  • Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Familiarity with containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code in production environments.

US Citizenship is required.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$200,000. 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.

Skills Required

  • Strong programming experience with C++ and/or Go
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, service orchestration, and API design
  • Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Redis) and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
  • Familiarity with containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable production code
  • US Citizenship

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity in the form of stock awards and RSUs is highlighted as a meaningful part of total compensation and one of the package’s strongest advantages. Recognition programs may include stock, further emphasizing equity’s role in rewards.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses and incentives are presented as key components of total rewards, with some roles achieving strong total compensation through these elements. Incentive opportunities are described as a major strength when included in an offer.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan, often with matching contributions, and broader retirement and savings programs contribute to solid financial security. These elements are positioned as competitive features of the package.

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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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