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

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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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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