Fortinet Staff Software Development Engineer 

United States, California, Sunnyvale 

794222712

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed Java applications and services deployed across multi-node clusters.
• Architect systems for horizontal scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Lead design and implementation efforts involving data partitioning, replication, consensus algorithms, and leader election.
• Develop and maintain core software components across current and next-generation networking products; proactively own bug fixing and system reliability.
• Profile, optimize, and tune JVM-based applications for performance and resource efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in CI/CD environments.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and performance diagnostics.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to enhance distributed system capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to mid-level and senior engineers.

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a strong foundation in computer science (algorithms, concurrency, distributed computing).
• Deep expertise in Java, including multithreading, network programming, object-oriented design, and JVM internals.
• Proven experience in building and scaling clustered Java applications in production environments.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems principles (CAP theorem, consistency models, data replication, fault tolerance).
• Proficiency with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and/or reactive programming models.
• Strong knowledge of Linux internals: kernel, system libraries, shell scripting, and system utilities.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 networking protocols and related technologies (Firewall, VLAN, SSL/TLS, IPSec, TCP/IP).
• Strong experience in code profiling, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Experience with relational or column-oriented databases, schema design, and query performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Redis, including its use for caching, data partitioning, pub/sub messaging, and persistence in distributed environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and Continuous Delivery best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Educational Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field. M.S. is preferred.

For US:

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

For Canada:

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $140,000 - $171,000 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.