Software QA Engineer

Fortinet; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join the R&D team in Sunnyvale, CA, focusing on Fortinet's WLAN product lines. You will design and execute test plans, automate where possible, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance across wireless protocols and interfaces.

The role requires strong wireless QA knowledge, experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of wireless QA testing experience.
• Proficient in QA processes: test plans, failure analysis, and isolation.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows.
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi standards 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
• Python scripting preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with wireless test tools such as Ixia Veriwave, Chariot, OmniPeek, AirPcap.
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and functional test cases from specs.
• Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution.
• Execute test cases, analyze and report test results to product teams.
• Automate test cases and understand automation infrastructure.
• Support cross-functional teams in integrated test efforts.
• Build new test infrastructure and maintain them for automation setups.
• Report project status and issues to project managers and management.
• Debug to analyze defect root cause and optimize test scripts.
• Collaborate with development to analyze, debug and resolve issues.
• Define complex test cases exercising various features and finding bugs.

Skills

Wireless QA testing

Linux/UNIX/Windows

Python scripting

English communication

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Ixia Veriwave

Chariot

OmniPeek

AirPcap

Job description

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer works within the R&D team to ensure the productivity, reliability and accuracy of the Fortinet's WLAN product lines. They review requirements and specifications, create test plans and design detailed test specifications that effectively evaluate the WLAN devices, protocols, interfaces and applications. The QA engineer works with automation team to leverage automation to increase productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and functional test cases from functional specs
• Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution
• Execute test cases, analyze and report test results to product teams
• Automate test cases and understand automation infrastructure
• Support cross-functional teams in integrated test efforts
• Building new test infrastructure and maintain them for automation setups
• Report project status and issues to project managers and management
• Debug to analyze the defect root cause, optimize the test scripts for test automation
• Collaborate closely with the development team to analyze, debug and resolve any issues
• Define Complex Test cases exercising various features and coming up with creative ways to find bugs.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience writing and executing wireless QA test plans
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance processes and methodologies, such as writing detailed test plans, documenting failure scenarios, and isolating problems
• Experience working with Linux, UNIX, or Windows Operating Systems
• Experience and understanding of Networking/Wi-Fi technologies 11a/b/g/n/ac & ax knowledge.
• Experience in any script language is a plus. Python is preferred
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with wireless test tools & Analyzers such as Ixia Veriwave, Chariot, Omnipeek, AirPcap is a plus
• Experience working in fast paced environments, Agile methodology & changing testbed scenarios.

Education Requirements:

A BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience), an advanced degree is a plus.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$170,000.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 11 paid holidays
• vacation time
• sick time
• 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:

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.