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C Linux Software Developer Jobs in Burnaby, BC (NOW HIRING)

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment * Experience with TCP/IP ...

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment * Experience with TCP/IP ...

Staff Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$125K - CA$170K/yr

Strong C/C++ programming experience in Linux/Unix environments. Good understanding of TCP/IP network stack. Familiar with Linux kernel networking data structures and packet flow process. Strong ...

Strong C/C++ programming experience in Linux/Unix environments. Good understanding of TCP/IP network stack. Familiar with Linux kernel networking data structures and packet flow process. Strong ...

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment * Experience with TCP/IP ...

Software Developer

Burnaby, BC

CA$110K - CA$130K/yr

... on C/C++ programming Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system ... Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment Excellent problem solving and ...

Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$110K - CA$130K/yr

... on C/C++ programming Experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system ... Software development experience in Unix/Linux environment Excellent problem solving and ...

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments * Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX ...

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments * Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX ...

Software Developer, C++

Vancouver, BC ยท On-site

CA$82K - CA$126K/yr

As a seasoned C++ Software Engineer, you would be a part of the team implementing solutions for our client. In this role, you will play a key part in implementing solutions for cutting-edge products.

Senior Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$100K - CA$140K/yr

Job Skills Required: * 5+ years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environments and 3+ years of experience in Linux kernel development. * Strong expertise in C/C++ and data ...

Job Skills Required: * 5+ years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environments and 3+ years of experience in Linux kernel development. * Strong expertise in C/C++ and data ...

Senior Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... software in Linux or UNIX-like environments Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket ...

Senior Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$112K - CA$137K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments * Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX ...

Senior Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$112K - CA$137K/yr

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve and expand the rich feature set of ... Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX-like environments * Knowledge of TLS, TCP/IP, POSIX ...

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC ยท On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

System services Desired Skills and Experience * 5+ years of software development in a Unix/Linux environment * Excellent C/C++ programming * Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

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C Linux Software Developer information

What is the difference between C Linux Software Developer vs C Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectC Linux Software DeveloperC Embedded Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related; Linux/Unix knowledgeBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentLinux-based systems, desktops, serversEmbedded devices, hardware platforms
Industry UsageSoftware companies, tech firms, open-source projectsConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a C Linux Software Developer and a C Embedded Software Engineer lies in their work environment and focus. The C Linux Software Developer primarily works on software for Linux-based systems, while the C Embedded Software Engineer focuses on developing software for embedded hardware devices. Both roles require C programming skills, but their applications and environments differ significantly.

Infographic showing various C Linux Software Developer job openings in Burnaby, BC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Embedded Software Developer

Burnaby, BC โ€ข On-site

Fortinet, Inc.
Network Securityย โ€ขย 10K+ employees

CA$94K - CA$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Fortinet is looking for C Developers with a passion to improve andย expand the rich feature set of our FortiGate firewall.ย 

You will join aย dedicated team that isย creating a compelling and innovative Unifiedย Threat Management feature set (Anti-Virus, Web Filter, Data Leakย Prevention and Anti-Spam). You love tacklingย challenging problems andย take pride in writing clean, well thought-out code. You use and createย tools that improve development processes, allowing you to focusย onย development. Most of all, you are driven to learn and grow -- makingย your work rewarding and FortiGate the best it can be for our users.ย 

Job Responsibilities:

As a software developer at Fortinet, you will:ย 

  • Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature setย 
  • Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols andย software development and suggest improvements within the team
  • Promoteย bestย practices within the team and organization
  • Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinetย firewalls on a daily basis
  • Research, investigate and define new areas ofย technology toย enhance existing product or new product directions;ย re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source codeย 

Job Skills Required:

  • 3+ years of C/C++ experience
  • Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologiesย 
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skillsย 
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environmentย 
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network softwareย 
  • The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets.
  • Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets:

  • Understanding of networking and security conceptsย 
  • Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl)ย 
  • Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements:ย 

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 annually. ย Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. ย Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience. ย 

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. ย Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion. ย 
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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
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Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.