Fortinet

Staff Software Development Engineer(Media Plane)

Fortinet • $160K — $200K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Go and/or Python.
  • Strong understanding of real-time streaming protocols and WebRTC fundamentals (ICE, DTLS, RTP, SRTP).
  • Experience in building low-latency distributed systems or communication backends.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud environments.
  • Good communication skills and attention to performance optimization details.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain media-related backend services for real-time communication.
  • Implement efficient media routing, session management, and signaling services.
  • Optimize performance with adaptive bitrate, congestion control, and low-latency streaming.
  • Collaborate with the control plane and client teams for seamless integration.
  • Monitor and improve media service scalability, resilience, and observability.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • 11 paid holidays along with vacation and sick time.
  • Comprehensive leave program.
  • Participation in the Fortinet equity program.
  • Bonus eligibility reviewed at hire and annually.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain media-related backend services for real-time communication (audio, video, screen sharing).
  • Implement efficient media routing, session management, and signaling services.
  • Optimize performance with adaptive bitrate, congestion control, and low-latency streaming.
  • Collaborate with the control plane and client teams for seamless integration.
  • Monitor and improve media service scalability, resilience, and observability.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Go and/or Python.
  • Strong understanding of real-time streaming protocols and WebRTC fundamentals (ICE, DTLS, RTP, SRTP).
  • Experience in building low-latency distributed systems or communication backends.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud environments.
  • Good communication skills and attention to performance optimization details.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$200,000. 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 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.

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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