[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Fortinet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Fortinet · Burnaby, BC, Canada # Embedded Software Developer Burnaby, BC, Canada Hybrid $94,000 - $115,000 annually Software Engineering Listed on Fortinet’s official careers site. Posted April 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/22746) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortinet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/) / Embedded Software Developer ## Job description Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall. You will join a dedicated team that is creating a compelling and innovative Unified Threat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leak Prevention and Anti-Spam). You love tackling challenging problems and take pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and create tools that improve development processes, allowing you to focus on development. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow -- making your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users. ### Job Responsibilities As a software developer at Fortinet, you will: - Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set - Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols and software development and suggest improvements within the team Promote best practices within the team and organization - Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinet firewalls on a daily basis - Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing product or new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code ### Job Skills Required: 3+ years of C/C++ experience Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets. Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others) ### Assets Understanding of networking and security concepts Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl) Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Apr 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 178 days - Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Pay: $94,000 - $115,000 annually[Apply on Fortinet’s careers site →](https://edel.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/22746) ## More jobs at Fortinet ### [AI Application Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/4e85675f440789a60a13/) Burnaby, BC, Canada ### [AI DevOps Developer (Content Services)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/bba571e28ec6ca007785/) Burnaby, BC, Canada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Embedded Software Architect/Lead Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/86664a6e9d006d03a0a5/) Trane Technologies · Oberhausen, Germany ### [Embedded Software Developer – Python/Linux](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/96241e932f040efabcd4/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Brno, Czechia ### [Junior Software Developer Embedded Systems & AI(d/m/w)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/967f2682a7a9bf4ad5fa/) AIRBUS ### [Senior Embedded Software Developer C++](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/8bba01247c5a7ff20ad9/) Siemens Energy ### [Senior Embedded Developer QNX/Linux](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/82a93e8d396708278306/) NTT · Remote, Romania [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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