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Principal Software Developer

Job in Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listing for: Fortinet
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Backend Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 CAD Yearly CAD 140000.00 190000.00 YEAR
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Fortinet Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Job Description

As Principal Software Developer at Fortinet, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of newer and award winning flagship Fortinet products. You will be given the opportunity to participate in the development cycle from troubleshooting and testing to participation in the design and development of new features. You will work with the latest technologies for our next generation high performance distributed security systems.



Job Description

As Principal Software Developer at Fortinet, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of newer and award winning flagship Fortinet products. You will be given the opportunity to participate in the development cycle from troubleshooting and testing to participation in the design and development of new features. You will work with the latest technologies for our next generation high performance distributed security systems.

The team we are hiring for is focused on developing key components of Forti Analyzer, which deals with performance and scalability for data analysis of security log data.



Job Responsibilities :

  • Development, design and test the software for Fortinet products
  • Design the architecture of the data lakehouse, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and efficient
  • Implement new features according to identified specs
  • Maintenance, performance tuning, and support of implemented software products
  • Hands on in customer issue troubleshooting and bug fixing
  • Maintain and document code using source control system
Skills Required:

  • 8+ years of projects/industry experience with system design and development
  • Strong understanding of data architecture principles, big data technologies, and AI applications in cybersecurity
  • Experience in system development of SIEM, or relevant data analysis platform
  • Knowledge in database, data warehouse, data lake and data mining
  • Knowledge in database API and SQL language
  • Experience in database performance tuneup
  • Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Good communication skills, self-initiative, responsive and responsible
Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Masters or PhD is an asset) in Computer Science or similar degree
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $140,000 - $190,000 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.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe

#GDSeniority level
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    Mid-Senior level
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    Full-time
Job function
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    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries Computer and Network Security

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