Software Development Engineer

Fortinet•Santa Clara, CA

18h•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Join Fortinet as a 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years OR Master’s degree with 2+ 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 1 year 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

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.