Principal Software Dev QA Engineer

Zoomcar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Equity program

Job summary

Fortinet is looking for a Principal Software Development QA Engineer to enhance the reliability and performance of new product lines. This role focuses on creating test plans and automated testing tools while collaborating with the development team to identify and address risks effectively.

We seek candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in automation testing. A great team spirit and strong communication skills with international colleagues are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $166,000 to $214,000 and an array of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix systems.
• Curiosity about new technologies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and run test cases for each product development stage.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze, debug, and resolve issues.
• Develop automated scripts for testing.
• Monitor and report product development risks.

Skills

Automation development/testing

TCP/IP networking

Python programming

Linux/Unix systems

Test process methodologies

Robot Framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

RESTful API

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Principal Software Development QA Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our R&D team, ensuring the productivity, reliability, and accuracy of Fortinet's new product lines. The successful candidate will review requirements and specifications, create test plans, design detailed test specifications, and develop automated scripts/tools to evaluate devices, protocols, interfaces, and applications effectively. The QA Engineer will work efficiently to identify and address the highest risks, determining release readiness.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, discuss, and review new product features with the development team.
• Design, write, and manually run test cases for each product development stage.
• Identify, report, and document product issues in the bug tracking system.
• Debug and reproduce customer issues in collaboration with the development team.
• Collaborate closely with developers to analyze, debug, and resolve issues.
• Create documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Develop test tools for product function testing and debugging.
• Develop automated scripts to enhance development efficiency.
• Monitor and report all product development risks.
• Contribute to the development of work assistance systems to improve team efficiency.
• Provide guidance on work processes, task assignments, and work methods.
• Work with international team members to test, research, and support product releases.

Job 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 Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, BGP, SDWAN, and TCP/IP networking.
• Proficient in using Linux/Unix systems for daily work.
• 3 or more years of experience in development using Python.
• Experience using Robot Framework to develop functional test scripts.
• Understanding of various test tools and concepts, such as RESTful API, Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, etc.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly with international team members.
• Strong learning ability, adaptability, and curiosity about new technologies and methods.
• Candidates with knowledge of Python and Robot Framework are preferred.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$214,000. 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 labor 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 time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

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 [e-mail].

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.