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Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain software features for the FortiGate/FortiSwitch product line. Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality software features are implemented on schedule.

Sunnyvale, California, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Fortinet?

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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.
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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.
  • 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.
  • Fortinet (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.

Which skills does this role require?

CLinuxTCP/IP NetworkingSwitchingRoutingSocket ProgrammingLinux KernelDriver DevelopmentARM Architecturex86 ArchitectureMulti Process ProgrammingShell ScriptingPythonQA ProceduresFirewallsEmbedded SoftwareSoftware DevelopmentNetworkingTCP/IPC ProgrammingARMx86Multi-threadingScriptingQAREST APIs

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