Full-time

Lead C Programmer on Linux Platforms

Posted by Fortinet • burnaby, bc, Canada

📍 burnaby, bc 🕒 May 29, 2026

About the Role

Take charge as a Lead C Programmer at Fortinet, focusing on performance optimization and system architecture on Linux platforms. Influence the development of cutting-edge applications.

Fortinet is looking for a Lead C Programmer with over 7 years of experience in Linux development. In this role, you will design and implement high-performance applications, analyze system performance, and lead initiatives for backend scalability. Your mentorship will guide junior engineers in their growth.

Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement applications using C on Linux • Optimize application performance and resolve critical issues • Analyze system bottlenecks with profiling tools • Mentor engineers and lead technical discussions • Script automation tasks in Bash and Python

Requirements: • 7+ years of relevant C programming experience • Expertise in multi-threading and IPC mechanisms • Advanced debugging skills for distributed systems • Experience with network protoco...

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