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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
134K-220K Annually
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
134K-220K Annually
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Develop and maintain software features for Fortinet FortiGate and FortiSwitch products, focusing on switch-controller functionality. Responsibilities include implementing high-quality features, fixing bugs, meeting schedules, and communicating effectively. The role requires C and Linux expertise, networking knowledge, socket programming, multiprocessing and multithreading experience across ARM and x86 architectures, software development fundamentals, QA knowledge, and Shell and Python scripting skills.
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Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 930,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. 


Job Responsibilities:

Design, Develop and maintain software features on current and future products.

Responsible for the development of the switch-controller related features of the FortiGate/ FortiSwitch product line.

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/Linux experience is essential.

  • Familiarity of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing.

  • Familiarity with socket programming.

  • Familiarity with ARM and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment.

  • 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

 

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 $134,000 - $220,000 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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