Fortinet · 1 week ago
Junior Firmware Engineer – OpenWrt Platform
San Jose, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
0+ years expFortinet is a leading cybersecurity company that secures enterprise and government organizations worldwide. They are seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize firmware based on OpenWrt for networking devices, focusing on core networking functionality such as routing and firewalling.
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Responsibilities
Implement and improve OpenWrt firmware features under senior guidance
Work on routing, firewall, VPN, mesh networking, and QoS functionality
Write clear technical specifications before implementation
Develop and maintain automated tests using test-driven development practices
Profile and improve performance (CPU, memory) on embedded Linux systems
Debug firmware issues using logs, command-line tools, and network analyzers
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Learn and apply safe, responsible AI-assisted development practices
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (0–2 years experience)
Proficiency in C programming
Familiarity with Linux or embedded Linux environments
Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Ability to debug issues methodically and learn from existing code
Comfort using Git and collaborating in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with OpenWrt, Buildroot, or Yocto
Basic knowledge of Wi-Fi standards or mesh networking
Scripting experience (Python or shell)
Exposure to open-source projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
11 paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Comprehensive leave program
Company
Fortinet
Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products. It is a sub-organization of Fortinet Federal.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
Meritech Capital PartnersDEFTA Partners
2009-11-18IPO
2004-03-03Series Unknown· $50M
2003-08-29Series D· $30M
Leadership Team
Ken Xie
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Xie
Founder, President & CTO
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