Regional Systems Engineer (Artificial Intelligence) - Singapore

Fortinet, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet Inc. is seeking an experienced AI Systems Engineer in Singapore to drive pre-sales for AI security solutions and partner with the AI Sales Specialist to expand customer adoption.

You will enable regional Sales Engineers, support architecture reviews and POCs, and help deploy AI security in customers’ environments while traveling up to 50% to build relationships and close opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years in technical sales, with 2+ years in AI-related tech.
• Experience engaging with cloud/AI security engineers, data scientists, and AI/ML architects.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying production applications on cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the AI Sales Specialist to shape and execute the GTM strategy for AI Security solutions across the region.
• Enable and train regional Sales Engineers on product capabilities and demonstrations.
• Provide support for technical discovery, architecture deep dives, and POCs throughout the sales cycle.
• Assist customers with deployment of AI Security solutions in self-hosted environments.
• Maintain and manage demo environments, certifications, training materials, and benchmarking.

Skills

AI Security

Sales enablement

Technical presentation

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Location: Singapore

Role Overview:

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, we are at the forefront of securing the evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape with our FortiAIGate AI security platform.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced AI Systems Engineer to support the technical execution for our rapidly growing AI security solutions. This critical pre-sales role will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of our solutions that help customers secure the creation and usage of AI applications, including homegrown AI and popular agentic AI tools.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Partner with the AI Sales Specialist to shape and execute the GTM strategy for AI Security solutions across the region, focusing on expanding existing customer accounts and driving greenfield acquisition.
• Enable and train regional Sales Engineers by ensuring proficiency in the latest product capabilities, product roadmap, and live demonstration delivery.
• Provide comprehensive support for technical discovery, architecture deep dives, and proof of concepts (POCs), driving successful outcomes throughout the sales cycle.
• Assist customers with the seamless deployment of AI Security solutions within their self-hosted environments.
• Maintain and manage demo environments, while overseeing demo certifications, training materials, and performance benchmarking.
• Engage channel and reseller partners to equip them with the technical expertise and resources necessary to close AI Security opportunities, ensuring they are positioned to lead with Fortinet for AI security.
• Collaborate closely with internal sales engineers and partners to identify, qualify, and close AI Security business.
• Lead customer-facing engagements, including technical architecture reviews, integration evaluations, product demonstrations, and technical training.
• Facilitate post-sales technical handovers to ensure successful deployments and drive long-term customer success.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with key decision-makers, including CTOs, CISOs, and enterprise AI leaders.
• Serve as an AI evangelist to educate customers on agentic AI best practices, secure AI deployment, and position Virtue AI as the market leader in AI security solutions.

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer science, data science, information systems, or related technical field of study
• 5+ years of technical sales experience, including at least 2 years specializing in AI and related technologies.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with technical evaluators, including cloud or AI security engineers, data scientists, and AI/ML architects.
• Understanding of core AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI.
• Hands- on experience with Docker and containerized workloads, Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of core AI security concepts (e.g., access controls, identity management, network integration, endpoint detection and response, red-teaming, guardrails)
• Familiarity with popular agentic AI tools, AI infrastructure, and their associated security implications is preferred.
• Exemplary written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience deploying production applications on cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to travel up to 50% to develop customer relationships and advance opportunities

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity.We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities.Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.