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# Software Development Engineer (Agent Security) at Fortinet

Department: Research/DevelopmentEducation: Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$130,000 – $160,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Sunnyvale, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 16, 2026

## Description

Fortinet is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Agent Security) to build AI security solutions for enterprise customers, design security controls for agentic AI systems, and develop pre- and post-sales tools. The role requires strong backend software engineering skills in Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least three years of backend development experience, and knowledge of application and network protocols. The position is full-time, requires U.S. work authorization without sponsorship, and offers a base salary of $130,000-$160,000 plus benefits.

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