Principal Software Engineer, Networking & VM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation time and sick time

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Principal Software Developer Engineer for the FortiSwitch team in Sunnyvale, California. This role involves developing and maintaining software components, owning networking features for the FortiSwitch product line, and requiring a minimum of 12 years of experience in networking-related software development. The ideal candidate should have strong C/C++ skills, expertise in Linux kernel programming, and experience with Marvell SDKs. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 - $210,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in networking-related software development.
• Strong understanding of Linux kernel programming, including system calls and device drivers.
• Expertise in implementing L2/L3 features like STP, RSTP, RIP, OSPF, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components for current and future products.
• Own networking-related features for the FortiSwitch product line.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Linux kernel programming

TCP/IP networking

Multi-process/thread programming

Scripting languages (Shell, Python)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Marvell switching ASICs

KVM

VMware

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Principal Software Developer Engineer for the FortiSwitch team in Sunnyvale, California. This role involves developing and maintaining software components, owning networking features for the FortiSwitch product line, and requiring a minimum of 12 years of experience in networking-related software development. The ideal candidate should have strong C/C++ skills, expertise in Linux kernel programming, and experience with Marvell SDKs. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 - $210,000 along with comprehensive benefits.