About the position
Fortinet is a US-based fast-growing company in the network security industry. We are looking for a firmware engineer who is skilled and passionate about embedded system development. As a member of a global team, this role will work closely with Fortinet Taiwan/US software/QA team, worldwide PM team, and business partners in Taiwan. As a Principal Firmware Design Engineer, you will: * Produce high quality, efficient, and maintainable code on our cutting-edge networking products on time. * Efficiently solve issues on embedded systems, where issues might hide in firmware or hardware. * Analyze the high-level requirements, break them down to details and specifications, and make them real. * Propose and implement innovative ideas to improve quality and productivity. * Communicate with teams in Fortinet and partners smoothly. * Write technical documents, update wikis to reflect the latest release.
Responsibilities
- Produce high quality, efficient, and maintainable code on networking products on time.
- Efficiently solve issues on embedded systems, including firmware and hardware.
- Analyze high-level requirements and break them down into details and specifications.
- Propose and implement innovative ideas to improve quality and productivity.
- Communicate effectively with teams in Fortinet and partners.
- Write technical documents and update wikis to reflect the latest release.
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred
- Proficiency in the C programming language
- Familiarity with the Linux environment
- Strong knowledge of OS and computer architecture
- Experience in bootloader (UEFI, uboot), device driver, and Linux Kernel is a big plus
- Experience in X86 and ARM platforms is a big plus
- Proficiency in Linux development environment, such as Makefile and shell scripting
- Extensive knowledge in Python
- Knowledge of networking, TCP/IP, and switches
- Familiarity with version control system, git is preferred
- Knowledge in software engineering concepts and best practices
- Fluent in English reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in bootloader (UEFI, uboot)
- Experience in device driver development
- Experience with Linux Kernel
- Experience with X86 and ARM platforms
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 11 paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Comprehensive leave program
- Equity program
- Bonus eligibility reviewed at time of hire and annually.
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