Senior Software Engineer – GenAI

Fortinet · Sunnyvale

Join Fortinet as a Senior Software Developer and play a pivotal role in the entire software development lifecycle of our existing and forthcoming GenAI products and more. This position offers the chance to engage in various stages of the development process, from debugging and testing to contributing to the design and implementation of innovative features. You will utilize cutting-edge GenAI/LLM technologies to enhance our next-generation GenAI platform, setting new standards for Fortinet products.

Our team is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions such as FortiGPT and other GenAI innovations, aiming to seamlessly integrate AI across our product range.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain Fortinet’s GenAI/ML software systems.
Direct involvement in troubleshooting and resolving issues in existing products.
Execute system integrations in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
Ensure code quality and manage updates using source control systems.
Optimize and support existing software systems and document maintenance procedures.
Develop and implement new software features promptly and with high quality according to specifications.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years OR Master’s degree with 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in Python on Linux is crucial. Experience in other programming languages, such as Java and C++ is a plus
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a deep understanding of AWS or Azure, and containerized environments, Docker is preferred.
Solid understanding of LLM and associated development environments; experience in GenAI development is beneficial.
Hands-on experience in Web development
Hands-on experience in relational and vector database development
Hands-on expertise in large-scale and high-performance software design, architecture, and multithreading programming
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including version control, coding standards, and code reviews.
Familiarity with QA standards and software development principles.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle various tasks.
Highly motivated, responsible, adaptable, capable of learning new technologies swiftly, and keen in innovation.
Excellent team collaboration, a proactive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

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

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000-$200,000. 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 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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