Job 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.