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Early Careers: Embedded Software Developer

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
110K-180K Annually
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
110K-180K Annually
Entry level
Develop and maintain embedded software for current and future products, with a focus on networking features for the FortiSwitch product line. Responsibilities include implementing high-quality features, fixing bugs, supporting development and testing with AI, and meeting schedules. The role requires C/C++, Linux, networking, socket programming, Shell, and Python knowledge, along with familiarity with QA methodologies and software development fundamentals.
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Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain software components on current and future products. 

  • Responsible for the development of the networking related features of the FortiSwitch product line. 

  • Use AI efficiently to help development and testing

  • Hands on in bug fixing current products. 

  • Implement software features of high quality and on schedule. 

  • Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

 

Job Requirements:

  • 0-3 years’ experience in software engineering.

  • Strong C/C++ and Linux experience is essential.

  • Fundamental knowledge in networking

  • Familiarity with socket programming.

  • Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.

  • Knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship

 

 

Educational Requirements:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.

 

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. Earnings for this position are expected to be $110,000 - $180,000. 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

About UsFortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.
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