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Staff Software Development Engineer(Media Plane)
Santa Clara, CA, United States
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- Job Identification21078
- Job CategorySoftware Development
- Posting Date10/28/2025, 09:58 AM
- LocationsSanta Clara, CA, United States
- Job ScheduleFull time
Job Description
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.
US Citizenship is required.
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.
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