AI Agent Developer

Fortinet•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Fortinet is a fast-growing and dynamic cybersecurity company with a growing and hard-working IT business application team. We are looking for a Junior AI Agent Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain intelligent AI agents that automate workflows, interact with users, and integrate with internal and external systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about artificial intelligence, automation, and software development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Familiarity with REST APIs and web services
Prompt engineering and evaluation techniques
Understanding of basic AI/ML concepts (e.g., NLP, prompt engineering, or automation workflows)
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar AI agent development platforms
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL)

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Knowledge of version control systems like Git
Experience building chatbots or automation tools

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and deploying AI agents using modern frameworks and APIs
Collaborate with business users and senior developers to design agent workflows and decision logic
Integrate AI agents with databases, APIs, and third-party services
Write clean, maintainable, secure and well-documented code
Test, debug, and optimize AI agent performance
Monitor agent behavior and improve reliability and accuracy