Software Developer (C/C++)

Fortinet • Ottawa, ON

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About The Position

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as
we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection
of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people,
devices, and data everywhere.

Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our
team in Ottawa.

At Fortinet, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle of software
and product development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for development
and learning new technologies.

About Our Team:

Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global
customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team
culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to
customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork
and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other,
share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our
inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared
goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity
solutions.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a
supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support
you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging,
enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing
solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers
around the globe.

Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a
supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support
you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet.
Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our
890,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and
government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with
intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the
power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless
network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric
architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most
critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile
environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped
worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their
businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified
individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to
a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company,
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other
applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the
candidate is applying.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of software development experience in Unix/Linux environment.
• Experienced C/C++ programmer.
• Solid background in TCP/IP networking and multi-threaded programming.
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting & communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with email related protocols, such as SMTP an asset.
• Experience with high performance applications an asset.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux security applications a bonus.
• Proficiency with Linux development and debugging tools (GDB, GCC, Valgrind...) is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees