Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Networking & Security

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 96,800 - 118,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A global cybersecurity leader is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to enhance and develop embedded solutions for networking and security appliances. The successful candidate will work on software for firewall products, improving performance and reliability while collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and strong C/C++ skills. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, with a competitive salary ranging from $96,800 to $118,300 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in low-level software development.
• Solid understanding of operating system concepts.
• Familiarity with debugging and validation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing and next-generation firewall product suites.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on platform integration.
• Optimize software for performance and reliability.

Skills

Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming

Experience with embedded Linux systems

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Understanding of L2-L4 network protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

GDB

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Job description

A global cybersecurity leader is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to enhance and develop embedded solutions for networking and security appliances. The successful candidate will work on software for firewall products, improving performance and reliability while collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and strong C/C++ skills. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, with a competitive salary ranging from $96,800 to $118,300 and comprehensive benefits.