Senior Software Development Engineer (Agent Security)

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Leave program

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and secure AI-enabled agent platforms. You will design security controls for agentic systems, collaborate with PM/QA, and develop tools to support customers from evaluation through deployment.

The role emphasizes backend development for cloud-native environments, strong knowledge of protocols, and hands-on experience with modern security practices. Expect a fast-paced, security-first engineering culture in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills in Python or Go, or in a systems language such as Rust or C/C++.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of backend development experience, including cloud-native infrastructure, networking, and building reliable services at scale.
• Solid understanding of application and network protocols, such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSocket, and/or hands-on experience with reverse proxies, API gateways, or identity-aware proxies.
• Self-drive and proactive with strong problem-solving and debugging skills and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build AI security solutions for enterprise customers.
• Design and implement security controls for agentic AI systems, including agents, tools, and agent-to-agent interactions.
• Work cross-functionally with PM and QA teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Develop pre-sales and post-sales tools and environments to support customer evaluations, deployments, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Research emerging technologies and security trends to identify new opportunities and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HTTP

gRPC

WebSocket

Reverse proxies

API gateways

Identity-aware proxies

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Agent Security)

Responsibility

1. Build AI security solutions for enterprise customers.
2. Design and implement security controls for agentic AI systems, including agents, tools, and agent-to-agent interactions.
3. Work cross-functionally with PM and QA teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
4. Develop pre-sales and post-sales tools and environments to support customer evaluations, deployments, troubleshooting, and integration.
5. Research emerging technologies and security trends to identify new opportunities and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

1. Strong software engineering skills in Python or Go, or in a systems language such as Rust or C/C++.
2. Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3. 3+ years of backend development experience, including cloud-native infrastructure, networking, and building reliable services at scale.
4. Solid understanding of application and network protocols, such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSocket, and/or hands-on experience with reverse proxies, API gateways, or identity-aware proxies.
5. Self-drive and proactive with strong problem-solving and debugging skills and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Strong Plus

1. Hands-on experience with the agentic AI ecosystem, including MCP, tool calling, and agent frameworks.
2. Experience with LLM and agent security, including areas such as prompt injection, tool poisoning, jailbreaks, and agent security controls.
3. Background or professional experience in cybersecurity, particularly application security, network security, identity, or API security.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$160,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors, including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.