Fortinet · 1 week ago
Junior Firmware Engineer – Wireless Platforms (Qualcomm QSDK)
San Jose, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
0+ years expFortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, and they are seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to work on firmware integration for Qualcomm-based wireless platforms. The role involves enabling and validating Wi-Fi features, testing firmware on hardware, and collaborating with senior engineers and other teams.
Cyber SecurityMobileNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Customize and configure firmware based on Qualcomm SDKs
Assist with enabling wireless features such as Wi-Fi 6/7 capabilities
Test and validate firmware on development hardware
Help diagnose and debug firmware issues with senior engineer support
Write clear specifications and test plans for small enhancements
Use profiling and test tools to evaluate wireless performance
Collaborate with hardware, QA, and platform teams
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (0–2 years experience)
Strong C programming fundamentals
Familiarity with Linux or embedded systems
Basic understanding of wireless networking concepts
Willingness to work with hardware in a lab environment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Exposure to OpenWrt, QSDK, Buildroot, or Yocto
Basic ability to read schematics or use serial consoles
Python scripting for automation or log analysis
Interest in wireless performance and optimization
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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