Senior Software Developer

1 week ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fortinet Full time
Description

Fortinet is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to join our FIO Development Team. In this role, you will design, implement, test, trace, and troubleshoot infrastructure and platform-level services — including OpenStack services, Kubernetes services, and database services — while ensuring quality, performance, and scalability. You'll play a critical role in shaping the evolution of our cloud and bare metal platforms.

This position is ideal for a software engineer with strong Linux OS, networking, and Kubernetes expertise who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot services running on OpenStack or bare metal infrastructure.
  • Optimize automation workflows and enhance infrastructure performance.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues both independently and in collaboration with peers.
  • Provide technical leadership and share expertise to elevate the entire FIO team.
  • Partner with developers to identify and resolve defects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Automate testing and system monitoring using Bash or Python scripting.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years of software development experience in a Linux environment.
  • Extensive Linux networking knowledge and hands-on experience.
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
  • Proficiency in Go or C/C++, with deep Linux system-level expertise.
  • Strong Bash/Python scripting skills.
  • Proven track record of designing, prototyping, and implementing major features in large-scale cloud services.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues logically and analytically, producing clear debugging reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with eBPF development.
  • Broader knowledge of commonly used databases, message queues, and monitoring stacks.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $117,500 - $143,700 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. 



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