Embedded Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain C/C++ software components supporting FortiGate’s Endpoint Management Server integration and related security features.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable solutions.
• Review and optimize software architectures, designs, and implementations for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Apply clean coding, efficient design, code review, maintainability, and other software engineering best practices.
• Evaluate Fortinet products through hands-on testing and usage and recommend functionality, performance, and user-experience improvements.
• Research emerging technologies, application-layer protocols, and development practices to support current and future products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality security solutions.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ programming experience and understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on software development experience in Linux or UNIX-like environments.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, TLS, POSIX APIs, and socket programming.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and development methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred: knowledge of networking and cybersecurity, TLS/SSL, certificate management, and secure communications.
• Preferred: experience with Python, Shell, or Perl; Linux/UNIX administration; server management; DBMS operations and integration; networking, security, or system-level software; and Linux debugging or performance-analysis tools.
• A master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field is an asset.

Benefits

• Canada base salary range of $94,000–$115,000 annually.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including Health Spending and Personal Spending Accounts.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan with counseling, legal advice, and mental health resources.
• Critical illness, disability, and life insurance.
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Paid time off, flexible leave policies, and paid health days.
• Eligibility to participate in the Fortinet equity program.
• Bonus eligibility reviewed at hiring and annually at the company’s discretion.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of hire.