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Principal Embedded Software Developer

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Fortinet

Sunnyvale, CA (In Person)

$190,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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Job Description

Job Description 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. We are currently seeking a Principal Embedded Software Developer for our FortiSwitch Team As a Principal Embedded Software Developer, you will: Develop and maintain software components on current and future products. Be responsible for the development of the networking-related features of the FortiSwitch product line. Mentor 1-2 junior developers in feature development Take a hands on in bug fixing current products. Implement software features of high quality and on schedule. Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
We Are Looking For:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Networking, particularly in switching, related embedded software development. B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred. Experience in implementing L2/L3 features such as STP, DHCP, LACP, LLDP, MC-LAG, Private
VLAN, L2/L3
Multicast, EVPN, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, TRILL 803.1X, Port Extension, Switch Stacking, Open vSwitch. In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing. Understanding of workings of Broadcom/Marvell/RealTek switching ASICs in an Ethernet switch/router. Strong C/C++ experience in Unix/Linux environment is essential. Experience with ARM, PPC and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment Familiarity with system installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of scripting languages:
Shell, Ruby, Python a plus. Understanding of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals. Experience with firewalls is a plus Experience with Linux kernel and driver development is plus. ship is required The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $210,000. 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.
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. 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 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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