Staff Software Developer

Fortinet•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$179,000 - $219,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer, is seeking a highly motivated full stack software engineer for its FortiSASE team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a can-do attitude, a passion for technology, extensive development experience, and the ability to learn quickly. This role focuses on designing, building, and enhancing the FortiSASE platform with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and AI-driven features.

Requirements

5+ years of software development experience in the network and/or cloud security domain.
Strong programming expertise in Python and Golang, with the ability to build scalable and maintainable systems.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose.
Deep knowledge of network telemetry pipelines, leveraging technologies such as Kafka and time-series databases, with experience applying AI/ML techniques for anomaly detection, predictive analytics, or intelligent alerting.
Familiarity with modern AI development tooling and workflows, such as data pipelines, feature engineering, model deployment, monitoring, and MLOps practices.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and APIs, including AWS, GCP and OpenStack; experience with AI/ML services in cloud environments is a plus.
Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems, perform effective troubleshooting, and apply creative, data-driven problem-solving under pressure.
Self-motivated, strong analytical thinker with a passion for solving challenging problems and leveraging AI to drive innovation and efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields

Nice To Haves

experience with AI/ML services in cloud environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and enhance the FortiSASE platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and the integration of AI-driven features.
Work collaboratively with engineering teams and cross-functional product groups to architect, develop, and maintain core product capabilities.
Innovate with team members to develop new solutions, including AI/ML applications, across areas such as network security configuration, telemetry analytics, data persistence, and RESTful API design.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, particularly in AI and automation, and drive their adoption into the product where appropriate.
Collaborate with operations teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in staging and production environments using modern observability and AI-assisted tools.