AI Infrastructure Engineer

Fortinet

AI infrastructure engineer building Fortinet’s Linux/GPU platforms and benchmarking systems. Supporting secure AI solution demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technical sales.

Posted 8/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $215,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux Systems Administration, Performance Testing, and Automation, with a strong focus on optimizing AI/ML infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative methodologies and frameworks.

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Linux Systems AdministrationPerformance TestingAutomation Scripting in Python/BashKVM or Docker/Kubernetes ContainerizationAI/ML Infrastructure Experience

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Hard Skills

Performance TestingAutomation Scripting in PythonAutomation Scripting in BashLinux Systems AdministrationGPU-Based Compute EnvironmentsBenchmarking MethodologiesNetwork Security ConceptsTechnical Documentation CreationCapacity PlanningIncident Response

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing Technical SupportTechnical Presentation SkillsCollaboration with Engineering Teams

Tools & Technologies

KVMDockerKubernetesCI/CD ToolchainsIaCMonitoring/Observability StacksFortinet Products

Industry Keywords

Virtualization PlatformsAI WorkloadsResource UtilizationScalabilityOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, maintain, and enhance automated performance testing services benchmarking throughput, latency, scalability, and resource utilization
Develop testing frameworks, automation, and validation methodologies
Analyze performance data and recommend improvements to reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Deploy, monitor, and optimize Linux servers, GPU clusters, virtualization platforms, and lab hardware
Support availability and utilization of compute resources for engineering, testing, and AI workloads
Evaluate and integrate new hardware technologies
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, failover, and incident response for critical infrastructure
Develop, deploy, and maintain internal AI server applications and shared compute platforms
Improve operational efficiency through automation and proactive issue identification
Troubleshoot complex system, network, and application issues
Support lab operations, including access control, network administration, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Contribute to lab governance standards and best practices
Create and maintain benchmarking reports, design notes, technical documentation, and internal runbooks
Share technical insights and best practices with the broader engineering organization
Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, competitive evaluations, and technical sales efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on Linux systems administration and infrastructure experience, including servers, networking fundamentals, and virtualization
Experience with KVM or containerization using Docker/Kubernetes
Familiarity with DevOps toolchains, including CI/CD, IaC, and monitoring/observability stacks
Strong scripting/automation ability in Python and/or Bash applied to infrastructure or testing workflows
Practical experience with GPU-based compute environments or AI/ML infrastructure
Experience with performance testing, benchmarking, or traffic-generation methodologies
Exposure to network security concepts and enterprise security technologies
Experience with Fortinet products or similar enterprise security/networking solutions is a plus, not required
Experience in customer-facing technical work, including proof-of-concept support, demos, or technical presentations
Experience creating technical documentation, white papers, or delivering internal training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
11 paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Comprehensive leave program
Equity program
Commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan