Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall. You will join a dedicated team that is creating a compelling and innovative Unified Threat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention and Anti-Spam). You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and create tools that improve development processes, allowing you to focus on development. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow - making your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Job Responsibilities:

As a software developer at Fortinet, you will:

Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set

Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols and software development and suggest improvements within the team

Promote best practices within the team and organization

Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinet firewalls on a daily basis

Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing product or new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code

Job Skills Required:

5+ years of C/C++ experience

Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment

Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software

The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets.

Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets:

Understanding of networking and security concepts

Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl)

Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $77,000 - $94,000 annually. 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, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

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.