Job Description

Location: Taiwan (Taipei)

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Principal Software Development Engineer to assist the FortiWeb OS Team and contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will:

Troubleshoot complex, system-level, multi-component issues that across multiple layers from kernel to application.
Provide system-level optimizations and improvements in the OS to meet the evolving business requirements.
Collaborate with our hardware team to support the delivery of our new platform.
Maintain the existing software components, OS related.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

B.S./M.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience with the Linux kernel, debugging, development, performance tuning, etc.
Detailed knowledge of Linux kernel, scheduling, VFS, memory management, I/O, etc.
Detailed knowledge of Linux network internals, TCP/IP, netfilter, network driver, etc.
Good knowledge of processor architecture, x86, arm, etc.
Programming skills in C/bash/python/go.
Experience with virtualization/container/cloud technologies is preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-function teams.
Enthusiasm for system-level techniques.

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the agency free of any related fees/charges.

About Us

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world's largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet's Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

Principal Software Development Engineer (FortiWeb) - Taipei