About this opportunity
Fortinet lists this Staff Software Development Engineer (Control Plane) opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain the control plane services for user management, configuration, and orchestration.
Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using C++ or Go .
Implement authentication, authorization, and auditing mechanisms.
Ensure reliability, observability, and high availability of core services.
Collaborate with frontend and QA teams to deliver integrated and stable system releases.
Requirements
Strong programming experience with C++ and/or Go .
Solid understanding of distributed systems , service orchestration , and API design .
Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Familiarity with containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes).
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code in production environments.
US Citizenship is required.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$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.
Who can apply
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