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This role pays more than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$141,437–$177,250
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$160k
versus about
$159k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
103 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$137,500–$180,000
across 76 roles with salary data.
The Senior Software Development Engineer serves as a key resource on project teams to design and implement cloud solutions for the FortiWeb product. The role involves developing, designing, and testing software, performing hands-on bug fixes, and implementing new features according to specifications. The engineer must research and define new technology areas to enhance existing products while re-evaluating current source code designs. Core responsibilities include maintaining code in source control systems and completing technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in C, Golang, and Python, along with knowledge of Linux operating systems. Candidates must manage AWS, Azure, and GCP services, including EC2, RDS, and CloudFormation. Experience with OpenStack, CloudStack, and functional programming like AWS Lambda is required. Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, and TLS is also preferred.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?
Median $198275 from 78 postings across 10 companies.
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