Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet • Burnaby, BC

42d

About The Position

Fortinet is offering an exciting opportunity and hiring an Embedded Software
Developer to help with our FortiAuthenticator product development.
The FortiAuthenticator builds on the foundations of Fortinet's Single Sign-On,
adding a greater range of user identification methods and scalability.

The FortiAuthenticator is the gatekeeper of authorization into the
Fortinet-secured enterprise network identifying users, querying access
permissions from third-party systems and communicating this information to
FortiGates and other devices on the network in order to enforce user policies.

At Fortinet, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle of a product
that has a real impact in reducing security threats.  You will use your skills
to design, develop, maintain and improve new and existing firmware components
that are the backbone of the product, such as:

Authentication daemons
High-availability and load-balancing components
Single Sign-On services
Cryptographic operations
System services

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent C/C++ programming
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with network programming (TCP/IP)
• Experience using source control software (SVN, Git)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cryptography and/or authentication protocols (RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, Kerberos)
• Experience with Python and/or Rust programming
• Experience with SQL databases
• Positive attitude
• Nimble mind
• Superior problem solving
• High motivation to succeed
• Good communicator

Responsibilities

• design, develop, maintain and improve new and existing firmware components that are the backbone of the product
• Authentication daemons
• High-availability and load-balancing components
• Single Sign-On services
• Cryptographic operations
• System services

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc.
• critical illness, disability, and life insurance
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees