Fortinet
Staff Software Development Engineer (SASE-MSSP)
$185K–$250K
Sunnyvale, CA · Staff · Full-time · Posted May 5, 2026
- Education
- B.S. in Computer Science, Math, or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required.
About the job
Develops and maintains scalable networking and security software for Fortinet’s cloud-native security platform, including optimization, bug fixing, and delivery in collaboration with DevOps and QA.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain networking software components and scalable cloud-native features and infrastructure.
- Fix bugs and profile, optimize, and tune management, control, and dataplane systems for cloud operation.
- Work with DevOps and QA to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
What they ask for
- Rich experience in cloud-based product software development and cross-platform development.
- Hands-on Python programming and debugging skills.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration and traffic steering platforms.
- Strong understanding of DevOps and Continuous Delivery, cloud product design, and networking technologies.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Go and C/C++.
- M.S. degree preferred.
Pay
USD 185,000- $250,000 base salary
Tools
Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Go, C/C++, Firewall, IPSec, SSL
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