Location: Kawasaki (Japan)

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 Software Development Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will:

• Act as a staff member of the Software Development Department, responsible for software development of LAN switch products
• Work with internal teams to investigate current and future architectures, requirements, and technology needs.
• Responsible for one or more functions/modules of of the Linux kernel and related software to be embedded into the product, and develops them from basic design to detailed design, coding, testing, and bug fixing.
• Work cross-functionally with software development, hardware development, and quality assurance to provide high-quality products.
• Proactively participate in technical and complex problem solving.
• Research and apply new technologies and tools in the industry to their development.

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:

• 3+ years of software development experience in the IT/software industry
• Experience developing UNIX software in C language
  - Experience in Python or other language development is a plus
• Knowledge and development experience with the following Linux kernels:
  - Basic knowledge of Linux and an understanding of the basic structure and operation of the kernel (boot, resource management, scheduler, device drivers, system calls, file systems, network stack).
• Ability to investigate and analyze Linux kernel, and work on source code modifications when defects are identified.
• Basic knowledge of networks and Layer 2/Layer 3, and basic operation and configuration of network switches.
• Experience with the following. (do not need to match all of them)
  - Experience in building a development environment
  - Experience in implementing vulnerability countermeasures based on information from CERT and other sources.
  - Experience developing with chip vendor SDKs
  - Experience developing hardware control for embedded devices
  - Experience developing system management for embedded devices
  - Experience developing user interface and business logic applications for embedded devices
  - Knowledge and experience with switch chips in network equipment
  - Knowledge and experience with BIOS and Boot
  - Knowledge and experience with Layer 2 network protocols
  - Knowledge and experience with Layer 3 network protocols
  - Knowledge and experience with network switch security features
  - Knowledge and experience with technologies such as REST API, NETCONF, SNMP, Telemetry, ansible, etc.
• Smooth communication and negotiation with stakeholders
• Emphasis on teamwork
• Inquisitiveness for new technology
• Want to develop high quality products
• Native level Japanese
• Ability to read and understand English documents, ability to communicate in English via email
  - Ability to speak English is a plus

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.

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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 Software Development Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. You would act as the Software Development Engineer for Linux Kernel and related software.