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Principal Embedded Software Developer

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Burnaby, BC, CAN
Senior level
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Burnaby, BC, CAN
Senior level
Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for FortiManager. Fix bugs, implement new features to spec, document code in source control, tune performance, and support deployed products.
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Fortinet is calling for an experienced Embedded Software Developer who can think outside the box, has a logical approach to coding, and looking to grow their career in the network security industry. This individual will be working on the FortiManager, the centralized device management product, that configures the FortiGate. This team is expanding and looking for a developer who is passionate about C programming. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, design and test the software for FortiManager
  • Hands-on in bug fixing
  • Maintain and document code using source control system
  • Maintenance, performance tuning, and support of implemented software or firmware products
  • Implement new features according to identified specs

Job Skills Required

  • 5+ years' C/C++ work experience
  • Experience with TCP/IP, Firewall, UTM
  • Knowledge of embedded security features and best practices
  • Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment
  • Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Relational database skills is an asset

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (Masters or PhD is an asset) in Computer Science or similar degree.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $135,000 - $190,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and 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. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide 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. We offer 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.  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 UsFortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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