Senior Embedded Software Developer (FortiAuthenticator)

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to enhance the FortiAuthenticator product. In this role, you'll contribute to the development lifecycle, focusing on security enhancements and user authentication. Ideal candidates will possess strong C/C++ skills and a solid background in Unix/Linux environments, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic team committed to reducing security risks.

Benefits

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)

Critical illness, disability, and life insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match

Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies

Eligibility for equity program

Annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development in a Unix/Linux environment required.
• Experience with cryptography and/or authentication protocols is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full development lifecycle of the FortiAuthenticator product.
• Design, develop, and maintain firmware components for product functionality.
• Collaborate on user identification and access permission systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Network programming (TCP/IP)

Cryptography and authentication protocols

Source control software (SVN, Git)

Python programming

SQL database

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Fortinet is offering an exciting opportunity and hiring an Embedded Software Developer to help with our FortiAuthenticator product development. The FortiAuthenticator builds on the foundations of Fortinets Single Sign-On, adding a greater range of user identification methods and scalability.

The FortiAuthenticator is the gatekeeper of authorization into the Fortinet-secured enterprise network identifying users, querying access permissions from third-party systems and communicating this information to FortiGates and other devices on the network in order to enforce user policies.

Job Responsibilities

At Fortinet, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle of a product that has a real impact in reducing security threats. You will use your skills to design, develop, maintain and improve new and existing firmware components that are the backbone of the product, such as:

• Authentication daemons
• High-availability and load-balancing components
• Single Sign On services
• Cryptographic operations
• System services

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of software development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent C/C++ programming
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with network programming (TCP/IP)
• Experience with cryptography and/or authentication protocols (RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, Kerberos) is a plus
• Experience using source control software (SVN, Git)
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience with SQL database

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Positive attitude
• Nimble mind
• Superior problem solving
• High motivation to succeed
• Good communicator

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $100,000 - $135,000 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.