Fortinet
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
$140K–$190K
Sunnyvale, CA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Apr 6, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required; master’s degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
About the job
Develops secure enterprise wireless products and features, including Wi-Fi chipset kernel drivers and wireless security protocols.
What you'll do
- Develop secure enterprise wireless products and features.
- Develop Linux kernel drivers for popular Wi-Fi chipsets.
- Implement Wi-Fi security protocols.
What they ask for
- Proficient C programming skills.
- Strong knowledge or experience with network and system design.
- Passion and talent for Linux kernel and application development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Nice to have
- Experience with 802.11, 802.1x, and enterprise wireless solutions.
- Master’s degree.
Pay
$140,000-$190,000 USD base salary
Tools
C, Linux, 802.11, 802.1x
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