Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet • Burnaby, BC

66d

About The Position

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the
rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall. You will join a dedicated team
creating an innovative Unified Threat Management (UTM) feature set including
Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention, and Anti-Spam.

You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean,
well-structured code. You use and create tools that streamline development
processes, allowing you to focus on building impactful solutions. Most
importantly, you are eager to learn and grow — making your work rewarding and
FortiGate the best it can be for our users.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in C/C++/Golang/Rust development
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments
• Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket programming
• Familiarity with source control systems (Git or others)
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of networking and security concepts, especially in TLS stack
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, or Perl)
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX server or system management

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software that powers our TLS stack and UTM feature set
• Stay up to date on new developments in application-layer protocols and software practices, suggesting improvements within the team
• Promote and uphold best coding and design practices
• Provide product improvement suggestions based on hands-on use of Fortinet products
• Research and define new areas of technology to enhance existing or future products; re-evaluate design and implementation of current code as needed

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, as well as a 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