Senior Software Developer / Team Lead – Systems & Networking

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Burnaby seeks an experienced software engineer to design and optimize high-performance software in C for Linux-based environments. The role involves leading a team, driving best practices, and ensuring robust communication between distributed systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, expertise in C, and strong leadership skills. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range.

Benefits

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 with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and system architecture.
• Proven ability in mentorship and leadership within engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-performance software in C for Linux.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and ensure delivery.

Skills

C programming

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP)

Linux programming

System architecture

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance software in C for Linux-based environments.
• Architect and implement complex systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Work with a wide range of networking protocols and ensure robust communication between distributed systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Expert proficiency in C programming.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.) and network programming concepts.
• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and Linux programming.
• Proven ability in system architecture and design.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems and high-availability architectures.
• Familiarity with open-source contributions or community involvement.
• Knowledge of security best practices in system and network programming.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $112,100 - $137,700 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.