Fortinet Engine Developer reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(158 total reviews)
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Ken Xie

72% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Engine Developer employees have rated Fortinet with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 158 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engine Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Fortinet is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Engine Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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158 reviews
1.0
May 27, 2026

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I personally had a very negative experience at Fortinet and would not recommend it based on my time there. The company felt resistant to change, and many decisions seemed to come from a top-down culture rather than thoughtful engineering or employee feedback. Retention also seemed like a challenge, which in my view reflects deeper cultural and management issues. Communication was another issue. In some teams, workplace communication could feel isolating if you were not part of the dominant language group, and this affected collaboration and inclusion. Overall, I did not feel the environment supported growth, transparency, or strong engineering culture. bottom line if you like your mental health avoid this company!

Cons

The company has deep cultural and management issues. Decision-making often felt outdated, communication was poor, and employee feedback did not seem to matter. It was one of the least motivating environments I have worked in.

4.0
Mar 15, 2026
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Pros

* Crafting products for a good cause - defensive cyber * Great WLB - no stress or extra hours * Pay is not bad * Nice office

Cons

* Outdated technologies * Falling behind the competition * Management is too strict on changes

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