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Fortinet

Delivers integrated cybersecurity via security fabric

Principal Software Development Engineer

Systems Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. or M.S. and 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience with the Linux kernel, including debugging, development, and performance tuning.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Linux kernel, including scheduling, VFS, memory management, and I/O.
  • Detailed knowledge of Linux network internals, TCP/IP, netfilter, and network drivers.
  • Good knowledge of processor architecture, including x86 and Arm.
  • Programming skills in C, Bash, Python, or Go.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Enthusiasm for system-level techniques.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot complex, system-level, multi-component issues spanning multiple layers from kernel to application.
  • Provide system-level optimizations and improvements in the operating system to meet evolving business requirements.
  • Collaborate with the hardware team to support delivery of the new platform.
  • Maintain existing operating-system-related software components.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with virtualization, container, or cloud technologies is preferred.

About the Company

Fortinet

Delivers integrated cybersecurity via security fabric

Fortinet provides cybersecurity solutions for organizations with an integrated security approach. Its core offering, the Fortinet Security Fabric, connects firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection, and secure SD-WAN so these tools share threat intelligence and policy controls. The company differentiates itself with a wide, interoperable security stack that spans network, endpoint, cloud, and threat intelligence, enabling centralized management and consistent security across environments. Fortinet aims to help organizations protect digital assets across on-premises, remote, and cloud settings through scalable security and ongoing subscription services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, CA
Founded
2000

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