Staff Software Engineer – Cloud Platform (FortiSIEM)
Fortinet
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Santa Clara, CA · Posted August 21, 2026
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About the job
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the FortiSOC(SIEM) Cloud Platform team in Santa Clara, US. This role is responsible for designing, building, and operating the cloud infrastructure that powers FortiSOC Cloud deployments.