Process
Submitted the application online. The first phone screen is from HR, asking some behavioral questions and citizenship status. Followed by an on-site skills test. Finally, a 1:1 interview with four interviewers, each about one hour.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 56 interview experiences for the Fortinet Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Fortinet's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral23%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Fortinet's Software Engineer interview process.
Fortinet Work Experiences
4.0
Secure Job, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: At this company, they have good job security.
Cons: Pay is not high, though health benefits are good. Promotions are also slow.
4.0
The company is expanding
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
March 9, 2022
Pros: COVID has pulled forward the demand for cybersecurity. Stocks have seen a run the past few years.
Cons: The environment is not for everyone.
3.0
Good Pay, Rude Partners
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 20, 2020
Pros: High salary, a good place to work.
Cons: Partners are not friendly and rude.
- 4.0Secure Job, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: At this company, they have good job security.Cons: Pay is not high, though health benefits are good. Promotions are also slow.
- 4.0The company is expandingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 9, 2022Pros: COVID has pulled forward the demand for cybersecurity. Stocks have seen a run the past few years.Cons: The environment is not for everyone.
- 3.0Good Pay, Rude PartnersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJuly 20, 2020Pros: High salary, a good place to work.Cons: Partners are not friendly and rude.
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