Principal Network Software Engineer (Linux/C++, KVM)

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Principal Software Developer Engineer to develop software components for networking products. The role requires at least 12 years of experience in networking-related software development and expertise in C/C++ in a Unix/Linux environment. Join a collaborative team culture that values innovation and customer satisfaction, while offering a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $210,000 and various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years in Networking related software development.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel programming, including system calls and custom device drivers.
• Experience developing applications in a Virtualization environment like KVM & VMware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components for current and future products.
• Take responsibility for developing networking-related features for the FortiSwitch product line.
• Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.

Skills

C/C++ experience

Linux kernel programming

TCP/IP networking

Multi process/thread programming

Scripting languages (Shell and Python)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Marvell switching ASICs

KVM & VMware

Job description

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Principal Software Developer Engineer to develop software components for networking products. The role requires at least 12 years of experience in networking-related software development and expertise in C/C++ in a Unix/Linux environment. Join a collaborative team culture that values innovation and customer satisfaction, while offering a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $210,000 and various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).