Staff Software Development Engineer(Media Plane)

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
160K-200K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Build and maintain media backend services for real-time audio/video/screen sharing. Implement media routing, session management, and signaling; optimize for low latency with adaptive bitrate and congestion control. Collaborate with control plane and client teams, and ensure scalability, resilience, and observability of media services.
Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain media-related backend services for real-time communication (audio, video, screen sharing).
  • Implement efficient media routing, session management, and signaling services.
  • Optimize performance with adaptive bitrate, congestion control, and low-latency streaming.
  • Collaborate with the control plane and client teams for seamless integration.
  • Monitor and improve media service scalability, resilience, and observability.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C++  and/or Go.
  • Strong understanding of real-time streaming protocols and WebRTC fundamentals (ICE, DTLS, RTP, SRTP).
  • Experience in building low-latency distributed systems or communication backends.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud environments.
  • Good communication skills and attention to performance optimization details.

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

  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Go
  • Strong understanding of WebRTC fundamentals (ICE, DTLS, RTP, SRTP)
  • Experience building low-latency distributed systems or communication backends
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Experience with cloud environments
  • Good communication skills and focus on performance optimization
  • US Citizenship

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.
  • Parental & Family Support — Support includes maternity and paternity leave alongside childcare/parenting resources and adoption/surrogacy assistance. This indicates robust family-oriented benefits.

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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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