Early Careers: Software Development Engineer

Perception Point; 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)

11 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Fortinet, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and maintain features for the FortiGate/FortiSwitch line. The role emphasizes hand-on bug fixes and delivering high-quality code on schedule, with strong communication skills required.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years in software engineering, a solid C/Linux background, and familiarity with TCP/IP networking, sockets, and ARM/x86 multi‑process environments, with eligibility to work in the United

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in software engineering.
• Strong C/Linux experience is essential.
• Familiarity of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing.
• Familiarity with socket programming.
• Familiarity with ARM and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.
• Knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and maintain software features on current and future products.
• Responsible for the development of the switch-controller related features of the FortiGate/ FortiSwitch product line.
• Hands on in bug fixing current products.
• Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Job description

Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 930,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.

Job Responsibilities

Design, Develop and maintain software features on current and future products.

Responsible for the development of the switch-controller related features of the FortiGate/ FortiSwitch product line.

Hands on in bug fixing current products.

Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.

Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Job Requirements

• 0-3 years’ experience in software engineering.
• Strong C/Linux experience is essential.
• Familiarity of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing.
• Familiarity with socket programming.
• Familiarity with ARM and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.
• Knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $134,000 - $220,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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

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.

Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 930,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.