Fortinet
Software Development Engineer
$123K–$151K
Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Apr 18, 2026
- Education
- B.S. in Computer Science, Math, or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required.
About the job
Develops, maintains, and optimizes scalable networking and security software for cloud-native deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain software components and scalable features for networking products and a security platform.
- Fix bugs and profile, optimize, and tune systems software for cloud operation.
- Collaborate with DevOps and QA to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
What they ask for
- Experience in cloud-based product software development and cross-platform development.
- Strong Python programming and debugging skills.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration and traffic steering platforms.
- Understanding of DevOps and Continuous Delivery, cloud-based product design, and networking technologies.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Go and C/C++.
- M.S. degree preferred.
Pay
USD 123,000- USD 151,000 base salary
Tools
Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Go, C/C++, Firewall, IPSec, SSL
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