Senior Software Development Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our FortiWeb team, responsible for developing and maintaining the web-based management interface of our industry-leading Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution. This role requires expertise in modern Angular/React development combined with experience migrating legacy enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the migration strategy from legacy frameworks to modern Angular 21+ and React 18+

Design and implement micro-frontend architecture for multiple sub-applications

Build scalable, observable state management solutions using RxJS and MobX/Redux

Establish frontend best practices and architectural patterns for the engineering team

Collaborate with backend teams to define API contracts and integration patterns

Work with UX/UI teams to implement enterprise design systems

Partner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and build performance

Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

8+ years of professional frontend development experience

5+ years of hands-on experience with Angular (v14+) / React and TypeScript

Proven track record of leading large-scale application modernization projects

Technical Skills

Category

Required Technologies

Frameworks

Angular 14+, AngularJS 1.x, React 18

Language

TypeScript 5+, JavaScript ES2022+

State Management

RxJS 7+, Observables, MobX/Redux

Styling

SCSS, CSS Variables, Design Systems

Build Tools

Webpack, Vite, Angular CLI

Testing

Jasmine, Karma, Jest

Tools

Git, pnpm/Yarn, ESLint, Prettier

Core Competencies

Hybrid Architecture Expertise:

Experience with legacy and modern framework coexistence

Proven ability to migrate legacy applications without service disruption

Micro-frontend Architecture:

Hands-on experience with micro-frontend frameworks

Understanding of application isolation, state sharing, and routing coordination

Enterprise Application Patterns:

Permission-based routing and role-based access control (RBAC)

HTTP interceptor chains for cross-cutting concerns

Multi-tenant architectures

Security & Performance:

CSRF/XSS prevention implementation

Bundle splitting and lazy loading strategies

Memory optimization for large-scale applications

Preferred Qualifications

Domain Knowledge

Web Application Firewall (WAF) or cybersecurity product experience

Network security infrastructure management interfaces

ToB/Enterprise admin interface design patterns

Additional Technical Skills

Enterprise design systems (Material UI, etc.)

Data visualization libraries (D3.js)

CI/CD pipeline configuration

Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Leadership

Open source contributions

Technical blog posts or conference speaking experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$183,000. 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 labour 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 the 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 890,000+ customers around the globe.