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Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Develop secured enterprise wireless products and features while managing Linux kernel and driver development for WiFi chipsets. You will participate in all phases of the software development cycle, including implementing WiFi security protocols.

Sunnyvale, California, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

Posted

About the role

What will you do at Fortinet?

Our WiFi team is looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer with C

programming and networking knowledge at all levels to join our team.

This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in all phases of the software

development cycle to reach new product launches and feature development for our

Enterprise Wireless solutions.

This position offers a large scope of experience and direct involvement with

complex and innovative technology. In addition, you will be working alongside a

close-knit team of experienced software developers.

Job

Responsibilities

  • Develop Secured Enterprise Wireless products and features
  • Linux kernel/driver development of popular Wifi chipsets
  • Wifi security protocol implementation
  • Job

Requirements

  • Proficient C programming skill
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge or experience with network and system design
  • Passion and talent on Linux Kernel and application development
  • Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible
  • Good team player and good communication skills
  • 802.11, 802.1x and Enterprise Wireless solution experience is plus
  • Education Requirement:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required
  • Master’s Degree is preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$170,000.
  • 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.
  • 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?

C programmingLinux kernelDriver developmentWifi chipsetsWifi security protocolsNetwork designSystem designTroubleshootingProblem solving802.11802.1xEnterprise wireless solutionsEmbedded software developmentEmbedded SoftwareCLinux KernelWiFiNetworkingEnterprise WirelessDriver DevelopmentSecurity ProtocolsSystem DesignSoftware Development CycleFortiAPSecurity Fabric

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