Staff Software Development Engineer(Media Plane)
Fortinet · Santa Clara, CA · 8 mo ago
Engineering$160k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain media-related backend services for real-time communication (audio, video, screen sharing).
- Implement efficient media routing, session management, and signaling services.
- Optimize performance with adaptive bitrate, congestion control, and low-latency streaming.
- Collaborate with the control plane and client teams for seamless integration.
- Monitor and improve media service scalability, resilience, and observability.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Go.
- Strong understanding of real-time streaming protocols and WebRTC fundamentals (ICE, DTLS, RTP, SRTP).
- Experience in building low-latency distributed systems or communication backends.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and cloud environments.
- Good communication skills and attention to performance optimization details.
Qualifications
US Citizenship Is Required.
Benefits
- 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.