
Senior Product Security Engineer
at Fortinet
Posted 11 hours ago
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- Compensation
- $153,300 – $187,300 USD
- City
- Sunnyvale
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
The Product Security team is looking for a Senior Product Security Engineer to handle security incidents and perform vulnerability research on Fortinet products. Duties include investigating and remedying reported vulnerabilities, validating patches, and reporting unknown vulnerabilities via fuzzing, source code auditing, and innovative research methods. The role requires a solid security background with deep understanding of vulnerabilities at the source-code level, cryptography, and web protocols; high proficiency in Python or Go is a plus. Education includes BS in Computer Science with 2-3 years of working experience; location is Sunnyvale, CA.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States
The Product Security team is looking for a Product Security Engineer, to handle security incidents, and to perform vulnerability research on Fortinet products.
Duties:
- Investigate and help remedy reported vulnerabilities: Validate, analyze and assess them, then help design and validate security patches. Answer questions they may raise, and escalate when appropriate.
- Find and report unknown vulnerabilities in Fortinet products via fuzzing, source code auditing, and innovative research methods.
Skills:
- Solid security background with a good understanding of vulnerabilities at source-code level, in-depth understanding of asymmetric cryptography and web protocols; high proficiency in Python or Golang is a plus.
- Must be detail oriented and a team player, able to follow processes thoroughly and to interact effectively within the team, and with other departments alike.
- Experience in Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing tools, source code auditing, vulnerability research, pentesting methodologies and fuzzing tools a plus.
- Experience with Kubernetes and OpenStack a plus.
- Good understanding of Fortinet products line-up a plus.
- Experience with threat modeling a plus.
Education:
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
- MS in Computer science preferred.
- 2-3 years working experience.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,300-$187,300. 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 labour 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 the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.
Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.
Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

