Wireless Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for its R&D team in Sunnyvale, CA to ensure WLAN product reliability and release readiness. You will design test plans, build testbeds, and perform interoperability testing with Fortinet and third-party devices.

Ideal candidates have 3–6+ years of wireless QA, Python automation, and strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols, with experience across Linux/UNIX/Windows and Agile environments. Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of wireless QA experience.
• Strong QA methodologies and test planning.
• Knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be wireless standards.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows OS.
• Python automation experience.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans (functional, regression, performance).
• Build complex testbeds integrating multiple Fortinet and third-party devices.
• Perform interoperability testing (Fortinet + 3rd-party devices/clients).
• Analyze customer-reported issues, review logs, replicate defects in lab, validate fixes.
• Identify, isolate, document, and track bugs through resolution.
• Produce accurate QA reports on time.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure for feature validation and defect reproduction.
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers on debugging.

Skills

Wireless QA

QA methodologies

Wi-Fi protocols

Bug tracking

Debugging

Python automation

Agile development

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Advanced degree in CS or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Omnipeek

Ixia Veriwave

Chariot

iperf

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. In general, testing is to cover various features combinations integrated with various Fortinet products, in a way most customer would be deploying their real-time production networks; with real-clients and traffic. Also to test Interoperability between Fortinet-devices and 3rd party devices or clients. The QA Engineer must be able to collaborate with the team and work efficiently and effectively, in a fast-paced work environment, to identify the highest risks that must be addressed for determining release readiness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans (functional, regression, performance).
• Build complex testbeds integrating multiple Fortinet and third-party devices.
• Perform interoperability testing (Fortinet + 3rd-party devices/clients).
• Analyze customer-reported issues, review logs, replicate defects in lab, validate fixes.
• Identify, isolate, document, and track bugs through resolution.
• Produce accurate QA reports on time.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure for feature validation and defect reproduction.
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers on debugging.

Job Requirements:

• 3-6+ years of wireless QA experience.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies (test plans, bug tracking, failure documentation).
• Networking and Wi-Fi protocol knowledge:
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
• Experience with:
  • Functional, stress/load, and performance testing
  • Linux/UNIX/Windows OS
  • Debugging and log analysis
• Wireless tools:
  • Wireshark
  • Omnipeek
  • Ixia Veriwave
  • Chariot
  • iperf
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Python automation experience.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/Engineering, or equivalent.

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

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$125,000. 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 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:

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.