Fortinet, Inc.
Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a
Software Engineer (Cybersecurity Analytics & Enforcement)
to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. The FortiDLP platform collects millions of data points per second, and innovative companies worldwide use FortiDLP for human-centric data loss protection. Our users need a way to spot trends in this data, search for security breaches, and take effective action. The
Insight Team
is responsible for the development and maintenance of our policy engine — a powerful framework used to
detect cybersecurity violations
through configurable rules and behavioral analytics. Our work spans the full lifecycle of these policies, including their creation, execution, and management. As an Insight Team software engineer, your responsibilities will include: Designing and maintaining
policies , which are configurable scripts written in
Starlark
(a Python-like embedded scripting language) that run on endpoints to detect signs of unauthorized or malicious activity. Continuously
investigating new techniques
to detect emerging forms of cybersecurity violations. Applying
machine learning and statistical techniques
to detect anomalies and identify suspicious or unexpected behavior. Researching and developing
data identifiers
(e.g. regular expressions) to detect sensitive information, and contributing to the underlying content extraction and identification infrastructure, including components written in C/C++/Swift. Enhancing and maintaining the
execution environment
for policies, built primarily in
Go (Golang) . Managing the policy lifecycle within our
backend systems, including APIs and infrastructure built in
Go , using technologies like
Protocol Buffers ,
PostgreSQL , and
Elasticsearch . We work on complex,
cross-functional
features that require close
collaboration with
engineers across the stack,
product managers ,
technical writers , and
support
teams. Team members contribute throughout the development lifecycle — from writing
technical specifications
and coordinating implementation to
demoing features internally, supporting launches, and ensuring our solutions are
well-documented
and maintainable. We also work closely with the support and QA teams to prepare for releases, debug early issues in the field, and ensure a smooth rollout experience. High engineering standards are central to our team culture, including thorough
code reviews , rigorous testing, and shared responsibility for quality and reliability. We Are Looking For Direct experience with our specific technologies is a bonus but not required. We’re looking for relevant experience with comparable tools and frameworks, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have: A degree in
Computer Science
or a closely related field (Bachelor’s or higher), with a strong grasp of core computer science concepts such as memory management, concurrency, and backend development principles Strong programming skills, supported by
several years of professional software engineering experience Experience with Java, C, C++, or similar languages, and an openness to learning
Go Familiarity with
Python , which shares syntax with
Starlark (our embedded scripting language) and is commonly used to prototype models A strong interest or background in
data science , machine learning, statistical analysis, or natural language processing is a plus — especially as applied to
behavioral analytics
and
anomaly detection
— but this is primarily a
software engineering role , and we’re looking for engineers who are comfortable applying these techniques as part of a broader, hands-on development role We’re looking for engineers who communicate clearly, work well with a wide range of collaborators, and enjoy building shared understanding across disciplines. The role suits people who are thoughtful partners to product managers and support teams, value feedback as part of the development process, and bring a sense of ownership and care to both their code and their collaboration. Why Join Us At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe. We will only notify shortlisted candidates. Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.
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Software Engineer (Cybersecurity Analytics & Enforcement)
to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. The FortiDLP platform collects millions of data points per second, and innovative companies worldwide use FortiDLP for human-centric data loss protection. Our users need a way to spot trends in this data, search for security breaches, and take effective action. The
Insight Team
is responsible for the development and maintenance of our policy engine — a powerful framework used to
detect cybersecurity violations
through configurable rules and behavioral analytics. Our work spans the full lifecycle of these policies, including their creation, execution, and management. As an Insight Team software engineer, your responsibilities will include: Designing and maintaining
policies , which are configurable scripts written in
Starlark
(a Python-like embedded scripting language) that run on endpoints to detect signs of unauthorized or malicious activity. Continuously
investigating new techniques
to detect emerging forms of cybersecurity violations. Applying
machine learning and statistical techniques
to detect anomalies and identify suspicious or unexpected behavior. Researching and developing
data identifiers
(e.g. regular expressions) to detect sensitive information, and contributing to the underlying content extraction and identification infrastructure, including components written in C/C++/Swift. Enhancing and maintaining the
execution environment
for policies, built primarily in
Go (Golang) . Managing the policy lifecycle within our
backend systems, including APIs and infrastructure built in
Go , using technologies like
Protocol Buffers ,
PostgreSQL , and
Elasticsearch . We work on complex,
cross-functional
features that require close
collaboration with
engineers across the stack,
product managers ,
technical writers , and
support
teams. Team members contribute throughout the development lifecycle — from writing
technical specifications
and coordinating implementation to
demoing features internally, supporting launches, and ensuring our solutions are
well-documented
and maintainable. We also work closely with the support and QA teams to prepare for releases, debug early issues in the field, and ensure a smooth rollout experience. High engineering standards are central to our team culture, including thorough
code reviews , rigorous testing, and shared responsibility for quality and reliability. We Are Looking For Direct experience with our specific technologies is a bonus but not required. We’re looking for relevant experience with comparable tools and frameworks, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have: A degree in
Computer Science
or a closely related field (Bachelor’s or higher), with a strong grasp of core computer science concepts such as memory management, concurrency, and backend development principles Strong programming skills, supported by
several years of professional software engineering experience Experience with Java, C, C++, or similar languages, and an openness to learning
Go Familiarity with
Python , which shares syntax with
Starlark (our embedded scripting language) and is commonly used to prototype models A strong interest or background in
data science , machine learning, statistical analysis, or natural language processing is a plus — especially as applied to
behavioral analytics
and
anomaly detection
— but this is primarily a
software engineering role , and we’re looking for engineers who are comfortable applying these techniques as part of a broader, hands-on development role We’re looking for engineers who communicate clearly, work well with a wide range of collaborators, and enjoy building shared understanding across disciplines. The role suits people who are thoughtful partners to product managers and support teams, value feedback as part of the development process, and bring a sense of ownership and care to both their code and their collaboration. Why Join Us At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe. We will only notify shortlisted candidates. Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.
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