Principal Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet
Sunnyvale
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 166,000 - 203,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication"]

Lead embedded software development for networking products in Fortinet’s R&D team. Responsibilities include: developing and maintaining software components, debugging, collaborating with hardware, delivering features on schedule, and clear communication. Requires strong C/C++ in Unix/Linux, networking knowledge, and experience with switching ASICs and L2/L3 features.

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Fortinet
Fortinet
4 months ago

Principal Embedded Software Developer

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Job Summary

Lead embedded software development for networking products in Fortinet’s R&D team. Responsibilities include: developing and maintaining software components, debugging, collaborating with hardware, delivering features on schedule, and clear communication. Requires strong C/C++ in Unix/Linux, networking knowledge, and experience with switching ASICs and L2/L3 features.
Location: Sunnyvale
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain software components on current and future networking related products
  • •Hands on in bug fixing current products
  • •Work closely with hardware team to deliver high quality products
  • •Implement software features of high quality and on schedule
  • •Communicate effectively, both verbal and written

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 166,000 - 203,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401kPaid LeaveSick TimeEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 5 years of experience in Networking related software development
  • •Strong C/C++ experience in Unix/Linux environment is essential
  • •Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing
  • •Understanding of workings of Broadcom or Marvell or other switching ASICs in an Ethernet switch
  • •Knowledge in packet flow theory, queueing and scheduling
Experience:5+ yearsNetworkingEmbedded systems
Education:Bachelor's in Computer ScienceUniversity/College
Skills:Communication
Tech Stack:CC++UnixLinuxTCP/IPBroadcomMarvellOpenflowOpen vSwitchLACPSTPRIPOSPFIS-ISBGPLLDPVxLANPOSIXSystem VShell

Company Brief

Fortinet
Provides enterprise cybersecurity solutions including data protection, cloud security, network security, and user and entity behavior analytics to help organizations prevent insider threats, secure cloud and on-premises environments, and enforce data loss prevention policies.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Austin, United States
Founded: 1994
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