Staff Software Development Engineer (SASE-MSSP)
About The Position
We are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our team. This role involves developing and maintaining software components for current and future networking-related products. You will design, develop, and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform, preparing it for cloud-native deployment. The position requires hands-on bug fixing for current products, close collaboration with DevOps and QA teams to deliver high-quality products, and profiling, optimizing, and tuning systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation. You will implement software features with high quality and on schedule, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Requirements
- Rich experience in cloud based product related software development and cross-platform development.
- Strong knowledge and experiences and hands-on programming skills in Python, and debugging skills.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration and traffic steering platforms.
- Strong understanding of principles of DevOps and Continuous Delivery.
- Good understanding of cloud-based product design's considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing.
- Good knowledge in Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, TLS, DNS, CASB, SDN, and TCP/IP networking.
- B.S. in Computer Science or Math or Electrical Engineering.
- US citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. preferred.
- Knowledge of Go and C/C++ is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software components on current and future networking related products.
- Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment.
- Hands on in bug fixing current products.
- Work closely with DevOps and QA team to deliver high quality products.
- Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation.
- Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
- Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 11 paid holidays
- vacation time
- sick time
- comprehensive leave program
- Fortinet equity program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
