Senior Principal Software Developer

Fortinet (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Principal Software Developer to enhance its networking products' capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of software development experience, particularly in cloud-based environments. Responsibilities include developing scalable software solutions, optimizing system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates with strong Python skills and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes will excel in this role. Join a diverse workplace committed to impactful cybersecurity solutions.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience in cloud-based product software development.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for networking products.
• Design scalable software features for cloud-native security platforms.
• Optimize systems software for efficient cloud operation.

Skills

Python

Cloud-based software development

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps principles

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Math or Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Go

C/C++

Job description

Location: Singapore

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Principal Software Developer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components on current and future networking related products.
• Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment.
• Be hands-on in bug fixing of current products.
• Work closely with DevOps and QA team to deliver high quality products.
• Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation.
• Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 12 years of software development experience.
• Rich experience in cloud-based product related software development and cross-platform development.
• Strong knowledge and experiences and hands-on programming skills in Python, as well as debugging skills.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration and traffic steering platforms.
• Strong understanding of principles of DevOps and Continuous Delivery.
• Good understanding of cloud-based product design's considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing.
• Good knowledge in Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, TLS, DNS, CASB, SDN, and TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of Go and C/C++ is a plus.
• B.S. in Computer Science or Math or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.

Why Join Us

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the agency free of any related fees/charges.

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.