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# Staff Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Fortinet Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Linux, Networking Hardware, Software Engineering, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/13037068/Principal-Software-Development-Engineer-California-Sunnyvale

## About the Role

* Minimum of 8 years of experience in networking related software development.
 * Strong C experience in embedded Unix/Linux environment is essential.
 * Experience programming in U-boot, Linux driver.
 * Experience in Hardware bring up, SDK porting
 * Experience in router, network device
 * Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, as well as software development fundamentals.
 * Good verbal and written communication and teamwork for cross team collaboration.
 * Quick learning ability, adaptability, and curiosity about new technology.

Education Requirement:

 * B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred

## Description

* Develop and maintain software components on current and future products.
 * Hardware bring up and SDK porting
 * Hands on in bug fixing current products.
 * Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
 * Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.


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