Early-Career Software Engineer: C/Linux, Networking, Equity

Fortinet; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Leave program

Job summary

Fortinet in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and maintain features on current and future Fortinet products. The role emphasizes C and Linux, with a focus on switch-controller features for FortiGate and FortiSwitch.

You will work hands-on across bug fixes, implement high-quality features on schedule, and collaborate with peers to ensure robust networking software. Strong written and verbal communication is expected.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong C and Linux programming experience.
• Familiar with TCP/IP networking, switching, and routing.
• Experience with socket programming.
• Experience with ARM and x86 architectures in multi-process/thread environments.
• Understanding of QA procedures and software development fundamentals.
• Scripting in Shell and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software features on current and future Fortinet products.
• Develop switch-controller related features for FortiGate/FortiSwitch.
• Bug fix current products.
• Implement high-quality features on schedule.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

C

Linux

TCP/IP networking

Socket programming

ARM & x86 architectures

QA procedures

Scripting (Shell, Python)

US work authorization

Job description

Fortinet in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and maintain features on current and future Fortinet products. The role emphasizes C and Linux, with a focus on switch-controller features for FortiGate and FortiSwitch.

You will work hands-on across bug fixes, implement high-quality features on schedule, and collaborate with peers to ensure robust networking software. Strong written and verbal communication is expected.