Software Development Engineer (SASE)
Fortinet · Santa Clara, CA · Software Development
About this role
Fortinet is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Kubernetes, Docker. Compensation is listed at $123,000–$151,000 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Department
- Software Development
- Posted
- Apr 18, 2026
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Job description
from Fortinet careersJob Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain software components on current and future networking related products.
• Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment
• Hands on in bug fixing current products.
• Work closely with DevOps and QA team to deliver high quality products
• Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation
• Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
Job Requirements:
• Rich experience in cloud based product related software development and cross-platform development
• Strong knowledge and experiences and hands-on programming skills in Python, and debugging skills;
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration and traffic steering platforms
• Strong understanding of principles of DevOps and Continuous Delivery
• Good understanding of cloud-based product design's considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing.
• Good knowledge in Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, TLS, DNS, CASB, SDN, and TCP/IP networking
• Knowledge of Go and C/C++ is a plus.
Educational Requirements:
• B.S. in Computer Science or Math or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred