Process
The HR team reached out to arrange a short pre-screen phone call, during which they asked general questions about my status and potential start date.
Following that, they sent me a 60-minute HackerRank assessment consisting of multiple-choice and graphical/descriptive technical questions.
Unfortunately, I never received any feedback, even after following up—despite being told by HR that I would receive an update within a few days. I also noticed that the job posting has remained active for nearly nine months, which raises questions about the hiring process.
Questions
Multiple-choice questions about buck operation, communication protocol, high-speed signal integrity, and PCB.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Fortinet Hardware Developer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Fortinet's interview process for their Hardware Developer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Fortinet's Hardware Developer interview process in Canada.
Fortinet Work Experiences
- 1.0Sick, Toxic Hardware TeamHardware Developer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 17, 2025Pros: I don't see any pros.Cons: A very sick and toxic environment at the Hardware team.
- 2.0Learn, Then LeaveHardware Developer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJuly 2, 2024Pros: This is a good company to start with, learn new skills, and then move on.Cons: In June 2024, I came across a job posting on LinkedIn for a hardware developer role at Fortinet. It required a Master's or PhD in engineering but offered a salary of only $77k to $107k. This seems disrespectful to highly educated graduates and existing engineers in the Canadian job market. Furthermore, do not expect a raise or promotion. In this company, lobbying and politics will get you much farther than your education or skills, as higher managers often do not prioritize innovation or employees' ideas about anything.
- 3.0Overall, a good companyHardware Developer • Current EmployeeMarch 3, 2021Pros: The stock price is rising rapidly these days.Cons: You can get very busy sometimes.
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