What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Embedded SW Engineer position at Fortinet?
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop, design, and test the software for Fortinet products
2. Maintain, evaluate, tune, and support the implementation of software and firmware products
3. Hands-on bug fixes for the current Fortinet products
4. Implement new features according to the new feature specifications and TOP3
5. Research, investigate, and define new areas of technology to enhance existing FortiGate products or new product directions; re-evaluate the design 6. and implementation of current source code
7. Maintain and document code using source control system
8. Instrumental in product road map realization
Job Skills Required:
1. 5 years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environment
2. Stronghold of C and data structures required * Strong knowledge or experience with network, e.g. IP, TCP, DHCP, WCCP, DNS, routing protocols, etc.
3. Sound knowledge of network concepts and architecture, e.g., IP, TCP, DHCP, WCCP, DNS, routing protocols, etc.
4. Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies
5. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Education Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or similar degree
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000-$245,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
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.
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.
About Us
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
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.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop, design, and test the software for Fortinet products
2. Maintain, evaluate, tune, and support the implementation of software and firmware products
3. Hands-on bug fixes for the current Fortinet products
4. Implement new features according to the new feature specifications and TOP3
5. Research, investigate, and define new areas of technology to enhance existing FortiGate products or new product directions; re-evaluate the design 6. and implementation of current source code
7. Maintain and document code using source control system
8. Instrumental in product road map realization
Job Skills Required:
1. 5 years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environment
2. Stronghold of C and data structures required * Strong knowledge or experience with network, e.g. IP, TCP, DHCP, WCCP, DNS, routing protocols, etc.
3. Sound knowledge of network concepts and architecture, e.g., IP, TCP, DHCP, WCCP, DNS, routing protocols, etc.
4. Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies
5. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Education Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or similar degree
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000-$245,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
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.
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.
About Us
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
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.
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Salary : $175,000 - $245,000
