Senior Software Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Equity program

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a QA Developer in Santa Clara, CA with 8+ years in network product QA testing. The role focuses on designing comprehensive test plans, manual and automated testing of networking features, and building scalable test environments to ensure performance and reliability.

You will work with developers and QA teams to reproduce issues, implement automation, and contribute to release readiness. Strong scripting, Linux, and cloud experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network product QA testing required.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL, OSPF, and BGP.
• Experience with Python, Shell scripting, and Robot Framework.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with traffic generation/ benchmarking tools.
• Experience with API testing and automated test scripts.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, testing types, and best practices.
• Experience with private cloud (VMware ESXi, KVM) and public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases across the product lifecycle.
• Perform manual and automated testing for networking and load balancing features.
• Build and maintain realistic test environments simulating diverse devices and network conditions.
• Develop scalable network simulation frameworks for performance testing.
• Root cause analysis and actionable insights to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues.
• Integrate new tools and best practices to enhance testing efficiency.
• Identify and document product risks and contribute to release readiness decisions.
• Work with Development and TAC engineers to reproduce customer-reported issues.
• Learn quickly and work efficiently to identify defects and risks for development testing and release readiness.

Skills

Networking

Python

Shell scripting

Robot Framework

Linux

Traffic generation

API testing

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Avalanche

Ixia

JMeter

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Perform both manual and automated testing for networking and load balancing features.
• Build and maintain realistic test environments, simulating diverse device types and network conditions.
• Develop and maintain scalable network simulation frameworks for performance and scalability testing using various protocols and tools.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis and provide actionable insights to improve product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with developers and QA team members to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues.
• Integrate new tools, techniques, and best practices into the QA process to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Identify and document product risks, and contribute to release readiness decisions.
• Work alongside Development and TAC engineers to reproduce and analyze customer-reported issues.
• The QA Developer must be a quick learner, must be able to work efficiently and effectively, to identify defect and risk that should be addressed during development test and for release readiness.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in network product QA testing.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL, OSPF, and BGP.
• Strong experience with test automation using Python, Shell scripting, and ideally Robot Framework.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with traffic generation and benchmarking tools such as Avalanche, Ixia, JMeter, or equivalent.
• Experience in API testing and writing automated test scripts for unit and integration testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills with meticulous attention to detail and with a diligent mindset.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and best practices.
• Experience with private cloud, such as VMware ESXI, KVM and etc.
• Experience with public cloud, such as AWS, GCP, Azure and etc.
• Experience with tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Education:

Bachelor degree or above in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $112,000-$137,000. 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.

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 660,000+ customers around the globe.