Software Engineer

We are looking for a software engineer in the Explorer team to accelerate one of Fortinet-Lacework’s core security application roadmaps. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who is passionate about cloud security, systems engineering, big data, and directly addressing customer-facing issues. This team focuses on delivering products while solving engineering challenges at scale. Given the fast-moving nature of this space, candidates should have a learner’s mindset and a curiosity for cloud infrastructure and the surrounding challenges with securing it.  

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Fortinet-Lacework platform and customer value proposition 
• Drive projects/technical initiatives related to providing risk insights based on data correlation. 
• Influence and define delivery timelines in alignment with our field and product teams while balancing speed, accuracy and precision 
• Build instrumentation, observability, and analytics into the services to support data-driven decisioning and incident response 
• Work with leadership to track key performance, cost, and efficiency metrics as service level objectives (SLOs).  
• Work cross-functionally with other Engineering, Product Management, Support, Sales teams as well as Customers 
• Demonstrate good communication skills and present work to company leadership and at company-wide events 
• Actively participate in recruiting and mentor new members of the team 
• Strive to use readily available, general and scalable methodologies and tools; stay current with latest tools and techniques 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree in quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or other related field) 
• 5+ years of experience with SaaS development and deployment using modern cloud platforms. 
• Strong experience developing data-intensive applications 
• Hands-on design and development of Go and/or Java-based microservices 
• Exposure to modern software delivery release models and associated tooling (CI/CD, monitoring, observability)  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, driving design and implementation to conclusion with limited supervision 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD or equivalent experience) in quantitative field 
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, etc) 
• Experience handling large scale of data including processing, querying and optimizing for performance, cost and efficiency 
• Experience working in Cloud Security or Infrastructure Security 
• Cloud certifications or other demonstrable cloud domain knowledge. 

This job opening is available to candidates in both the US and Canada.

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For US:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$200,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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.

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.

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For Canada:

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $155,000-$210,000 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.

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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.

We are looking for a software engineer in the Explorer team to accelerate one of Fortinet-Lacework’s core security application roadmaps. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who is passionate about cloud security, systems engineering, big data, and directly addressing customer-facing issues. This team focuses on delivering products while solving engineering challenges at scale. Given the fast-moving nature of this space, candidates should have a learner’s mindset and a curiosity for cloud infrastructure and the surrounding challenges with securing it.