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Senior Software Developer

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 20, 2026
  • 1 position

$122,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

You will be involved in the full development lifecycle of software and product development for video surveillance solutions. The role requires collaborating with the team to design, develop, and troubleshoot complex software systems.

Job details

Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Senior or Intermediate Cloud Software Developer for Video Surveillance solutions to join our team in Ottawa. At Fortinet, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle of software and product development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for development and learning new technologies. Skills and Knowledge Required: 5+ years of software development experience in Unix/Linux environment Experience with IP cameras, streaming protocols, etc... Experience with IP cameras SoC Experience with image/video AI models such object detector / classifier but as well as VLM, LLM, etc.. Experience in C/C++, Java, script programming, such as Python, Perl Solid background in TCP/IP networking and multi-threaded programming Experience of administration of virtualization platforms, such as KVM, Xen, VMWare, is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills You will also bring to the team: Positive attitude Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills High motivation to succeed Education Required: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent FThe Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $122,000- $150,000 annually. 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, and experience. Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members. 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.

What you’ll do

You will be involved in the full development lifecycle of software and product development for video surveillance solutions. The role requires collaborating with the team to design, develop, and troubleshoot complex software systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of software development experience in Unix/Linux environments with proficiency in C/C++, Java, and scripting languages. A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field is required.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Health spending account
  • Personal spending account
  • Employee & family assistance plan
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible leave policies
  • Paid health days
  • Equity program

Listed skills

  • Linux · Preferred
  • C++ · Preferred
  • Java · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Unix
  • Linux
  • IP cameras
  • Streaming protocols
  • SoC
  • AI models
  • Object detection
  • VLM
  • LLM
  • C
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • Perl
  • TCP/IP networking
  • Multi-threaded programming
  • Fortinet
  • Time Off Management
  • Positivity
  • Self-Motivation
  • C (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Development
  • Mental Health
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Computer Science
  • Perl (Programming Language)
  • Problem Solving
  • Labor Economics
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
  • New Product Development
  • TCP/IP
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Virtualization
  • Xen Servers

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety
  • Software Developer
  • Software Developer / Engineer
  • Software Developers

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