Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer

Fortinet

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$160,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
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About Fortinet

Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.

Fortinet currently has 102 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer

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The Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer will join the team to design, develop, and maintain software features for the FortiGate and FortiSwitch product lines. This role focuses on developing switch-controller related features, fixing bugs in current products, and optimizing code for performance and resource efficiency. The engineer will perform code reviews, collaborate across teams, and ensure high-quality software delivery on schedule. Key technical requirements include strong C and Linux experience, along with expertise in TCP/IP networking, switching, and routing. Candidates must understand L2 features like STP and VLAN, as well as L3 features like BGP and OSPF. Required skills include socket programming, Linux kernel and driver development, ARM and x86 architectures, and scripting in Shell and Python.

Skills

C Linux TCP/IP Switching Routing STP RSTP LACP LLDP VLAN BGP OSPF Socket Programming Linux Kernel Driver Development ARM x86 Shell Python libcurl REST API JSON CAPWAP HTTPS

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain software features for current and future products.
  • Develop switch-controller related features for the FortiGate and FortiSwitch product lines.
  • Fix bugs in existing products to ensure stability.
  • Implement high-quality software features on schedule.
  • Optimize code for maximum performance and resource efficiency.
  • Review team members' code changes to ensure high quality.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 13 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Strong C and Linux experience.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching, and routing.
  • Experience with socket programming, Linux kernel, and driver development.
  • Experience with ARM and x86 architectures in multi-process/thread programming environments.
  • Knowledge of Shell and Python scripting languages.
  • B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.

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