Senior Principal Software Developer - Singapore

Fortinet; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Total Rewards Package

Diversity and Inclusivity

Job summary

Fortinet is looking for a Senior Principal Software Developer based in Singapore. You will develop and maintain software components for networking products, ensuring high-quality software features for cloud-native deployment. Candidates should possess at least 12 years of experience in software development, particularly in cloud environments.

The ideal applicant will have strong skills in Python and a good understanding of DevOps principles. Fortinet promotes diversity and offers an attractive total rewards package to support health and financial well-being.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of software development experience.
• Experience in cloud-based product related software development and cross-platform development.
• Strong debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components on networking products.
• Design and implement scalable software features for cloud deployment.
• Optimize systems software for efficient cloud operation.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps

C/C++

Education

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

M.S. preferred

Job description

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 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 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.

Benefits

Fortinet embraces diversity and inclusivity. We offer an attractive Total Rewards package that supports overall health and financial well‑being, and a welcoming work environment that encourages career growth.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer.