Senior Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 139,821 - 167,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health Spending and Personal Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness, disability and life insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies

Fortinet equity program

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Senior Embedded Developer in Canada to oversee the development life cycle of their award-winning products. Your work will encompass design, testing, and troubleshooting for next-gen security systems.

Ideal candidates should possess over 5 years in C/C++ development, database knowledge, and exposure to Unix/Linux environments. Offering a salary range of $100K to $120K annually along with comprehensive benefits and equity program participation, Fortinet prioritizes diversity and accommodates individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/industry experience with a development focus on C/C++ programming.
• Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system development.
• Master’s or Ph.D. is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software for Fortinet products.
• Hands-on bug fixing.
• Maintain and document code using source control systems.
• Performance tuning and support for implemented software or firmware products.
• Implement new features according to specifications.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience

Database knowledge

SQL language

PostgreSQL or ClickHouse

Database performance tuning

Network and socket programming

Unix/Linux environments

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

As a senior Embedded Developer at Fortinet, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of newer and award‑winning flagship Fortinet products. You will have the opportunity to participate in the development cycle from troubleshooting and testing to the design and development of new features. You will work with the latest technologies for our next generation high‑performance distributed security systems. The team we are hiring for focuses on developing key components of FortiAnalyzer, which deals with performance and scalability for data analysis of security log data.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software for Fortinet products
• Hands‑on bug fixing
• Maintain and document code using source control systems
• Maintain, perform performance tuning and support implemented software or firmware products
• Implement new features according to identified specifications

Skills Required

• 5+ years of project/industry experience with a development focus on C/C++ programming
• Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system development
• Knowledge of database, data warehouse, and data mining concepts
• Knowledge of database APIs and SQL language
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL or ClickHouse
• Experience in analyzing and tuning database performance
• Knowledge of network and socket programming
• Software development experience in Unix/Linux environments
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills, self‑initiative, responsiveness and responsibility

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. is an asset)

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $100,000 and $120,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type and 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 comprehensive benefits. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and includes 100% company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Spending and Personal Spending Accounts, an Employee & Family Assistance Plan, critical illness, disability and life insurance, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match. We offer competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days.

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.

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.