AI Agent Developer

Lacework

Lacework

Software Engineering, Data Science
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 112k-160k / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 28, 2026

Fortinet is a fast-growing and dynamic cybersecurity company with a growing and hard-working IT business application team. We are looking for a Junior AI Agent Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain intelligent AI agents that automate workflows, interact with users, and integrate with internal and external systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about artificial intelligence, automation, and software development.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing and deploying AI agents using modern frameworks and APIs
  • Collaborate with business users and senior developers to design agent workflows and decision logic
  • Integrate AI agents with databases, APIs, and third-party services
  • Write clean, maintainable, secure and well-documented code
  • Test, debug, and optimize AI agent performance
  • Monitor agent behavior and improve reliability and accuracy

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • Familiarity with REST APIs and web services
  • Prompt engineering and evaluation techniques
  • Understanding of basic AI/ML concepts (e.g., NLP, prompt engineering, or automation workflows)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar AI agent development platforms
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AI/LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git
  • Experience building chatbots or automation tools

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $112,000-$160,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors, including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.


Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Fortinet is a fast-growing and dynamic cybersecurity company with a growing and hard-working IT business application team. We are looking for a Junior AI Agent Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain intelligent AI agents that automate workflows, interact with users, and integrate with internal and external systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about artificial intelligence, automation, and software development.