JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
- Optimize code for performance and resource efficiency
- Review other team members’ code changes to ensure good quality
- Collaborate within and outside team to understand and analyze the approaches
- Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 13 years’ experience in software engineering.
- Strong C/Linux experience is essential.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing
- Familiarity with L2 features such as STP, RSTP, LACP, LLDP, VLAN
- Familiarity with L3 features such as BGP, OSPF
- Experience with socket programming.
- Experience with Linux kernel and driver development.
- Experience with ARM and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment
- Familiar with system installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python
- Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.
- Experience with firewalls is a plus
- Experience in using libcurl for formulating REST API calls is a plus
- Experience with JSON data objects and their creation and parsing semantics is a plus
- Familiarity with embedded switch or router real time operating system architecture
- Familiarity with, CAPWAP, HTTPS tunnel is plus
Educational Requirements:
- B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$220,000. 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 labour 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 the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.
