Fortinet
Fortinet
Fortinet develops cybersecurity solutions for protecting networks, applications, and data across diverse IT environments. Its portfolio brings together network security, advanced threat protection, secure access service edge (SASE), and networking capabilities under unified management. Fortinet serves enterprise businesses and government organizations across industries, with more than 700,000 customers worldwide. Job seekers exploring opportunities at Fortinet may find roles connected to cybersecurity, software as a service, business-to-business technology, and the development of secure digital infrastructure.

Embedded Software Developer, Fortinet FortiGate

Develop C/C++ software for Fortinet FortiGate Unified Threat Management features, including antivirus, web filtering, data leak prevention, and anti-spam.

Description

  • Build and maintain software for FortiGate Unified Threat Management features.
  • Keep up with application-layer protocols and software development practices.
  • Recommend improvements to the team.
  • Promote sound engineering practices across the team and organization.
  • Use Fortinet firewalls in daily work to identify product improvements.
  • Research and assess technologies that could enhance existing products or inform new product directions.
  • Review and reassess existing source code design and implementation.
  • Develop FortiGate firewall features for antivirus, web filtering, data leak prevention, and anti-spam.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of C/C++ experience.
  • Able to shift focus, learn new technologies quickly, and adopt new methods.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience developing software in Linux or a UNIX-like environment.
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, and application-layer network software.
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP and POSIX APIs.
  • Strong knowledge of sockets.
  • Experience with source control tools such as SVN or Git.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
  • Networking and security knowledge is an asset.
  • Shell, Python, or Perl scripting experience is a plus.
  • Basic familiarity with Linux or UNIX-like server and system administration is an asset.

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Spending Account.
  • Personal Spending Account.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan, including counseling, legal advice, and mental health resources.
  • Critical illness, disability, and life insurance.
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible leave options, including paid health days.
  • Eligible for the equity program.
  • Bonus eligibility is reviewed at hire and annually at the company's discretion.

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