Staff Software QA Engineer

About the role

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. Fortinet is seeking a Staff Software Dev QA Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and specifications, create test plans, design detailed test specifications, and develop automated scripts/tools to evaluate devices, protocols, interfaces, and applications effectively.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases covering all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Perform manual and automated testing for networking features.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
• Work closely with developers and QA team members to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues.
• Identify, report, and log product issues in the bug tracking system.
• Create documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Develop automated scripts for product functional testing and debugging.
• Work with Development and TAC engineers to reproduce and analyze customer reported issues.
• Work with international team members to test, research, and support product releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for automation development/testing experience.
• Strong understanding of test processes and methodologies, including test case design, failure scenario documentation, and problem isolation.
• Good knowledge in TCP/IP networking, Switching, and routing.
• Experience in L2/L3 features such as LACP, STP, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LLDP, 802.1X, VxLAN.
• Proficiency in using Linux/Unix systems for daily work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly with international team members.
• Strong learning ability, adaptability, and curiosity about new technologies and methods.

Qualifications

• Candidates with knowledge of Python and Robot Framework are preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

We offer 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.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150000-$171000.

Schedule

Fortinet offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our global workforce.