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 and 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 .Insight Team members have the unique opportunity to contribute beyond the core policy framework by collaborating with teams across the company. We work closely with the Agent Team to develop our

browser extensions (Javascript) ,

mail plugins (C#) , and capabilities for content inspection and data blocking. Other cross-functional projects have included partnering with the Platforms Team to build an

LLM -powered assistant that analyzes and contextualizes policy violations, working with the Infrastructure Team to develop our

REST APIs , and enhancing the

frontend

UI for our policy product using

Elm .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 ForDirect 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 principlesStrong programming skills, supported by

several years of professional software engineering experienceExperience with Java, C, C++, or similar languages, and an openness to learning

GoFamiliarity with

Python , which shares syntax with

Starlark (our embedded scripting language) and is commonly used to prototype modelsA 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 roleWe’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 UsAt 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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