Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain distributed Java applications and services deployed across multi-node clusters.
- Architect systems for horizontal scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
- Lead design and implementation efforts involving data partitioning, replication, consensus algorithms, and leader election.
- Develop and maintain core software components across current and next-generation networking products; proactively own bug fixing and system reliability.
- Profile, optimize, and tune JVM-based applications for performance and resource efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in CI/CD environments.
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and performance diagnostics.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to enhance distributed system capabilities.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to mid-level and senior engineers.
Job Requirements: - 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a strong foundation in computer science (algorithms, concurrency, distributed computing).
- Deep expertise in Java, including multithreading, network programming, object-oriented design, and JVM internals.
- Proven experience in building and scaling clustered Java applications in production environments.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems principles (CAP theorem, consistency models, data replication, fault tolerance).
- Proficiency with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and/or reactive programming models.
- Strong knowledge of Linux internals: kernel, system libraries, shell scripting, and system utilities.
- Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 networking protocols and related technologies (Firewall, VLAN, SSL/TLS, IPSec, TCP/IP).
- Strong experience in code profiling, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Experience with relational or column-oriented databases, schema design, and query performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with Redis, including its use for caching, data partitioning, pub/sub messaging, and persistence in distributed environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and Continuous Delivery best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Educational Requirements: - B.S. in Computer Science or related field. M.S. is preferred.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $179,500-$219,300. 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.
Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.
Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.
About UsFortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. 
