Fortinet

Applied AI Engineer - AI Agent

Fortinet$179K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in AI systems for security-sensitive environments
  • Proficient in modern backend languages such as Python or Go
  • In-depth knowledge of API design and integration with real-time systems
  • Experience in developing data pipelines and robust data flows
  • Hands-on experience with AI system integration, RAG, and fine-tuning workflows

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable AI agents for real-time operational workloads
  • Integrate LLMs into production workflows and optimize prompt orchestration
  • Design data flows to enhance SOC/NOC capabilities
  • Define clear contracts between AI services and backend APIs
  • Contribute to trustworthy AI by implementing streaming responses and human review processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate backend systems into user-friendly interfaces
  • Lead technical reviews to shape coding standards and architecture

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence AI-assisted cybersecurity at scale
  • End-to-end ownership of impactful products used by enterprises
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
  • Continuous learning in AI/ML and modern technologies
  • Comprehensive leave program and robust benefits
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

We’re looking for ambitious undergraduate new graduates with a strong foundation in computer science and a genuine interest in AI to join us as an Applied AI Engineer. This is an ideal role for someone who has built projects, completed internships, or pursued coursework in backend systems and applied AI—and is ready to grow those skills in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll work alongside senior engineers, product managers, and AI researchers to build systems that drive investigation speed, streamline operations, and unlock new modes of human-AI collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Development

• Build and maintain backend services and AI-integrated features for real-time, high-volume operational workloads.

• Integrate LLMs and GenAI components into production workflows, including prompt orchestration, retrieval pipelines, and evaluation loops.

• Help design data flows (event streams, message queues, job orchestration) to support next-generation SOC/NOC capabilities.

• Write clean, well-documented code with clear API contracts between AI services, backend APIs, and frontend clients.

• Contribute to trustworthy AI delivery: streaming responses, structured outputs, redaction/guardrails, and human-in-the-loop review.

Collaboration

• Work with senior backend engineers to build data pipelines that power AI-driven features.

• Collaborate with design and frontend engineers to translate complex backend/AI systems into intuitive user experiences.

• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and team retrospectives.

• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teammates about progress, blockers, and trade-offs.

Who You Are

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI/ML, or a closely related technical field (graduated within the past 6 months or graduating by Summer 2026).

Technical Skills

Core Backend & Platform

• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Go) demonstrated through coursework, personal projects, or internships.

• Familiarity with API design (REST, WebSocket, or GraphQL) and basic understanding of event-driven or real-time systems.

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and data modeling fundamentals.

• Basic understanding of authentication/authorization patterns and web application security.

• Awareness of distributed systems concepts (load balancing, caching, message queues).

AI/ML Foundations

• Completed coursework or projects involving machine learning, NLP, or deep learning.

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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