Staff Software Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Staff Software Development QA Engineer to ensure high-quality product deliverables. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network product testing and adept in both manual and automated testing processes. Responsibilities include creating test plans, troubleshooting with development teams, and mentoring QA personnel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network product testing.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience (preferably Python).
• Experience with various testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and execute test plans and cases.
• Perform manual and automated testing for product quality.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues.
• Research new tools and methodologies for testing.

Skills

Network product testing

TCP/IP protocols

Python programming

Test automation frameworks

Performance testing tools

UNIX systems

Automated testing with APIs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Pytest

Avalanche

IXIA

JMeter

Job description

The Staff Software Development QA Engineer need to work with the development team to deliver a high quality Fortinet product. The successful candidate will also be responsible for building a highly effective automation test process to complete most of test work.

The Staff Software Development QA Engineer must be a quick learner, must be able to work efficiently and effectively to identify defects and risk that should be addressed during development test and for release readiness.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and execute test plans and cases for all stages of product development.
• Perform detailed manual and automated testing to ensure quality across various networking-related features.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues by collaborating closely with developers and other QA engineers.
• Research and integrate new tools, techniques, and methodologies into the testing process.
• Identify, document, and prioritize product risks to guide release readiness.
• Provide technical guidance to QA team members, fostering skill growth and promoting best practices.
• Work with Dev/TAC engineer to reproduce customer issues and analyze the issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network product testing.
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, 802.1X etc.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience (preferably Python).
• Experience with Pytest and/or other test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Performance test, particularly using Avalanche, IXIA, Jmeter, etc.
• Experience with Authentication protocols such as Radius, Kerberos, LDAP, etc.
• Experienced in UNIX-based systems for debugging, analysis, and automation.
• Experience with unit testing and other forms of automated testing with APIs.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills with meticulous attention to detail and with a diligent mindset.
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance processes and methodologies.

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 $150,00 - $180,000. 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.