Senior Software Development Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement scalable and high-performance Next Generation Firewall solutions, including Carrier-Grade NAT, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and VPN functionalities within virtualization and cloud-computing environments. You will also develop and implement fast packet processing data-plane modules for the FortiGate-VM product, create prototypes, and experiment with state-of-the-art technologies. This position requires ownership of performance-critical code in both kernel-space drivers and user-space applications, and close collaboration with the QA team to resolve bugs and issues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience in Linux/Unix environments.
- Proven experience in debugging and troubleshooting large-scale software systems.
- Strong familiarity with TCP/IP network stack.
- Proficiency with the GNU C/C++ toolchain.
- Excellent communication skills, strong team player, self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- US citizenship is required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with DPDK/XDP/eBPF is a big plus.
- Knowledge of Linux or BSD kernel networking stack and device driver development is a plus.
- Understanding of popular DPI techniques such as firewall, IPS, antivirus and web proxies is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable and high-performance Next Generation Firewall that supports Carrier-Grade NAT, intrusion prevention, antivirus and VPN in virtualization and cloud-computing environment.
- Develop and implement fast packet processing data-plane modules for FortiGate-VM product.
- Develop prototypes and experiment state-of-art technologies.
- Take ownership of performance-critical code in both kernel-space drivers and user-space applications.
- Work closes with the QA team to address and resolve the reported bugs and issues.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 11 paid holidays
- vacation time
- sick time
- comprehensive leave program
- Fortinet equity program
- Bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
