Process
First, you'll have to take a paper-based test, mainly technical questions. You'll be asked to write in C/C++.
Then, based on your skill test result, there will be three or more 1:1 interviews.
Questions
Describe your last project and your role in it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Fortinet Software Developer role.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Fortinet's interview process for their Software Developer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral26%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Fortinet's Software Developer interview process.
Fortinet Work Experiences
5.0
Great Learning, Good Balance
Software Developer • Current Employee
November 6, 2022
Pros: A good environment, a good place to learn.
Cons: Life and work balance, not too much pressure.
3.0
Not a bad place to work, a bit of a gong show
Software Developer • Current Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
December 16, 2008
Pros: Pay can be good. The employees are generally nice, and the unstructured nature of the place allows you to take it easy sometimes. Some people are very knowledgeable, and if you're lucky, you can achieve a lot. Some people strive to improve themselves and the work they touch.
Cons: Many people are stuck in their ways. Some decisions from above are a bit odd, a bit of a gong show. Communications are weak, and the drive for quality is lacking in some employees. Some process decisions are ridiculous.
2.0
One-trick pony
Software Developer • Former Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
July 3, 2019
Pros: Free dinner after seven.
Decent benefits package.
Company gym exists.
Cons: Poor management.
Inflexible project schedule.
Management lacks understanding of the technology they are directing.
- 5.0Great Learning, Good BalanceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNovember 6, 2022Pros: A good environment, a good place to learn.Cons: Life and work balance, not too much pressure.
- 3.0Not a bad place to work, a bit of a gong showSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaDecember 16, 2008Pros: Pay can be good. The employees are generally nice, and the unstructured nature of the place allows you to take it easy sometimes. Some people are very knowledgeable, and if you're lucky, you can achieve a lot. Some people strive to improve themselves and the work they touch.Cons: Many people are stuck in their ways. Some decisions from above are a bit odd, a bit of a gong show. Communications are weak, and the drive for quality is lacking in some employees. Some process decisions are ridiculous.
- 2.0One-trick ponySoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJuly 3, 2019Pros: Free dinner after seven. Decent benefits package. Company gym exists.Cons: Poor management. Inflexible project schedule. Management lacks understanding of the technology they are directing.
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