Senior Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP with company match

Paid time off

EFAP

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking C developers to enhance its FortiGate firewall with a robust UTM feature set, including Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention, and Anti-Spam. Based in Burnaby, you will join a dedicated team creating innovative security solutions for FortiGate users.

You will implement and maintain software powering the UTM features, stay current with protocol developments, and promote best coding practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in C/C++ development.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket programming.
• Familiarity with source control systems (SVN, Git, or others).
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software that powers our UTM feature set.
• Stay up to date on new developments in application-layer protocols and software practices, suggesting improvements within the team.
• Promote and uphold best coding and design practices.
• Provide product improvement suggestions based on hands-on use of Fortinet products.
• Research and define new areas of technology to enhance existing or future products; re-evaluate design and implementation of current code as needed.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux/UNIX

TCP/IP

Git/SVN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

SVN

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 creating an innovative Unified Threat Management (UTM) feature set including Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention, and Anti-Spam.

You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean, well-structured code. You use and create tools that streamline development processes, allowing you to focus on building impactful solutions. Most importantly, you are eager to learn and grow — making your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software that powers our UTM feature set
• Stay up to date on new developments in application-layer protocols and software practices, suggesting improvements within the team
• Promote and uphold best coding and design practices
• Provide product improvement suggestions based on hands-on use of Fortinet products
• Research and define new areas of technology to enhance existing or future products; re-evaluate design and implementation of current code as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in C/C++ development
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket programming
• Familiarity with source control systems (SVN, Git, or others)
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Assets

• Understanding of networking and security concepts
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, or Perl)
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX server or system management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $112,000 - $137,000 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.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 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.

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.

About Us

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 [e-mail].

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.