Embedded Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software driving FortiGate’s Unified Threat Management feature set.
• Research application-layer protocols and software development advancements and suggest improvements.
• Promote software development best practices within the team and organization.
• Use Fortinet firewalls to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Research and define technologies for existing and new product directions.
• Re-evaluate current source code design and implementation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of C/C++ experience.
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments.
• Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, and application-layer network software.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and sockets.
• Experience using source control software such as SVN or Git.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Scripting experience with shell, Python, or Perl is a plus.
• Understanding of networking and security concepts is a plus.
• Basic Linux or UNIX-like server/system management knowledge is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% 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 and flexible leave policies, including paid health days.
• Eligibility to participate in Fortinet’s equity program.
• Bonus eligibility reviewed at hire and annually at the company’s discretion.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of hire.