Embedded Software Developer

Overview

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of our Forti Gate firewall. You will join a dedicated team creating an innovative Unified Threat Management (UTM) feature set including Anti‑Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention, and Anti‑Spam.

You love tackling challenging problems, writing clean, well‑structured code, and streamlining development processes to build impactful solutions. The role focuses on writing high‑quality, maintainable code in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary: The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $133,000 and $163,000 annually. Exact offers will be determined by factors such as knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits: Fortinet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Spending and Personal Spending Accounts
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• critical illness, disability, and life insurance
• group Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies

• Implement and maintain software that powers our TLS stack and UTM feature set.
• Stay up to date on new developments in application‑layer protocols and software practices, suggesting improvements within the team.
• Promote and uphold best coding and design practices.
• Provide product improvement suggestions based on hands‑on use of Fortinet products.
• Research and define new areas of technology to enhance existing or future products; re‑evaluate design and implementation of current code as needed.

• Experience in C/C++/Golang/Rust development.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX‑like environments.
• Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket programming.
• Familiarity with source control systems (Git or others).
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Understanding of networking and security concepts, especially in the TLS stack.
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, or Perl).
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX server or system management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at

Fortinet is an equal chance employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.