Fortinet

Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet$94K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of C/C++ programming experience
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies quickly
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Software development experience in Linux or UNIX-like environments
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP, firewalls, and application-layer network software
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and sockets
  • Experience with source control systems like SVN or git

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain software for the Unified Threat Management (UTM) feature set
  • Stay updated on application-layer protocols and suggest improvements
  • Promote best practices within the development team
  • Provide suggestions for product improvements based on daily usage of Fortinet firewalls
  • Research and define new technology areas to enhance products and re-evaluate current source code

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account for flexible spending
  • Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
  • Critical illness, disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies
  • Eligibility for equity program and annual bonus review
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve andexpand the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall.

You will join adedicated team that iscreating a compelling and innovative UnifiedThreat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data LeakPrevention and Anti-Spam). You love tacklingchallenging problems andtake pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and createtools that improve development processes, allowing you to focusondevelopment. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow -- makingyour work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Job Responsibilities:

As a software developer at Fortinet, you will:

  • Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set
  • Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols andsoftware development and suggest improvements within the team
  • Promotebestpractices within the team and organization
  • Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinetfirewalls on a daily basis
  • Research, investigate and define new areas oftechnology toenhance existing product or new product directions;re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code

Job Skills Required:

  • 3+ years of C/C++ experience
  • Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software
  • The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets.
  • Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets:

  • Understanding of networking and security concepts
  • Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl)
  • Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.  

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.  Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Companys discretion.  
 

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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