Staff Software Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; 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 looking for a Staff Software Developer in Burnaby, Canada. You will work on the full development cycle of innovative security products, focusing on design, troubleshooting, and implementation.

This role requires at least 8 years of experience in system design, a strong grasp of data architecture, and proficiency in software development within Unix/Linux environments. Fortinet offers an attractive benefits package including 100% company-paid medical coverage and flexible leave policies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of projects/industry experience with system design and development.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles and big data technologies.
• Software development experience in a Unix/Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and test software for Fortinet products.
• Design architecture of the data lakehouse.
• Implement new features according to specifications.
• Assist with customer issue troubleshooting.
• Maintain and document code using source control systems.

Skills

System design and development

Data architecture principles

Big data technologies

Database performance tuning

Software development in Unix/Linux

SQL language

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Job Description

As Staff Software Developer at Fortinet, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of newer and award-winning flagship Fortinet products. You will participate in troubleshooting and testing, as well as in design and development of new features. You will work with the latest technologies for next-generation high-performance distributed security systems.

Our team focuses on developing key components of FortiAnalyzer, which manages performance and scalability for data analysis of security log data.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, design and test software for Fortinet products
• Design architecture of the data lakehouse, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and efficient
• Implement new features according to identified specifications
• Maintain, tune performance, and support implemented software products
• Assist with customer issue troubleshooting and bug fixing
• Maintain and document code using source control systems

Skills Required

• 8+ years of projects/industry experience with system design and development
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, big data technologies, and AI applications in cybersecurity
• Experience in system development of SIEM or relevant data analysis platformsKnowledge of databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and data mining
• Knowledge of database APIs and SQL language
• Experience in database performance tuning
• Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills, self‑initiative, responsive and responsible

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters or PhD is an asset) in Computer Science or a similar degree

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $140,000 – $170,000 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility begins on the first day of hire and includes 100 % company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Health Spending Account, and a Personal Spending Account for flexible spending. The Employee & Family Assistance Plan offers counseling, legal advice, mental health resources, and more. Additionally, critical illness, disability, and life insurance are offered alongside a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match. Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, are also available.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the company’s discretion.

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.