Software Development Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Design and implement scalable and high-performance Next Generation Firewall that supports Carrier-Grade NAT, intrusion prevention, antivirus and VPN in virtualization and cloud-computing environment.
• Develop and implement fast packet processing data-plane modules for FortiGate-VM product.
• Develop prototypes and experiment state-of-art technologies.
• Take ownership of performance-critical code in both kernel-space drivers and user-space applications.
• Work closes with the QA team to address and resolve the reported bugs and issues.

Requirements
• 2 + years of C/C++ programming experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Proven experience in debugging and troubleshooting large-scale software systems.
• Strong familiarity with TCP/IP network stack.
• Proficiency with the GNU C/C++ toolchain.
• Excellent communication skills, strong team player, self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and efficiently.

Nice-to-have Qualifications:
• Familiarity with DPDK/XDP/eBPF is a big plus.
• Knowledge of Linux or BSD kernel networking stack and device driver development is a plus.
• Understanding of popular DPI techniques such as firewall, IPS, antivirus and web proxies is advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor or Master of Computer Science or Electronic Engineering.
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$145,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.