Fortinet
Early Careers: Software Development Engineer
$134K–$220K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 0–3 years of software engineering experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About the job
Develops and maintains software features, including switch-controller functionality, for FortiGate and FortiSwitch products.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain software features for current and future products.
- Develop switch-controller features for the FortiGate/FortiSwitch product line and fix bugs in current products.
- Deliver high-quality software features on schedule and communicate effectively.
What they ask for
- Strong C/Linux experience.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, switching, routing, and socket programming.
- Familiarity with ARM and x86 architectures in multiprocess/thread programming environments.
- Knowledge of QA procedures, software development fundamentals, and Shell and Python scripting.
Pay
$134,000 - $220,000 USD base salary
Tools
C, Linux, TCP/IP, ARM, x86, Shell, Python
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