Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness and disability insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a skilled C Developer in Metro Vancouver to enhance their FortiGate firewall features. You will tackle complex problems and write clean code in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include maintaining UTM features and researching new technologies.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in C/C++, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience in Linux environments. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary between $94,000 - $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C/C++.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Familiarity with firewalls and application-layer network software.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software for UTM feature set.
• Suggest improvements based on current software development trends.
• Research new technology areas for product enhancement.

Skills

C/C++ experience

Problem solving skills

Software development in a Linux or UNIX-like environment

TCP/IP knowledge

Experience with source control software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

SVN

Git

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Job description

Job Description

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall. You will join a dedicated team that is creating a compelling and innovative Unified Threat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention and Anti-Spam). You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and create tools that improve development processes, allowing you to focus on development. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow -- making your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set
• Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols and software development and suggest improvements within the team
• Promote best practices within the team and organization
• Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinet firewalls on a daily basis
• Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing product or new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code

Job Skills Required

• 5+ years of C/C++ experience
• Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment
• Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software
• The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets
• Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets

• Understanding of networking and security concepts
• Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl)
• Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Compensation

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 annually. 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, and experience.

Benefits

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources, etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

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.

Accommodations

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 [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.