Wireless Development Quality Assurance Engineer

Fortinet, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

A cybersecurity technology company is looking for a Wireless Development Quality Assurance Engineer to test their WLAN product. Key responsibilities include designing test plans, performing interoperability testing, and documenting bugs. Candidates should have 3-6 years of wireless QA experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge in networking protocols. The role offers a competitive base salary of $130,000-$150,000 along with various benefits, promoting a supportive work environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of wireless QA experience.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, bug tracking, and failure documentation.
• Experience with functional, stress/load, and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers.

Skills

Wireless QA experience

Strong understanding of QA methodologies

Networking and Wi‑Fi protocol knowledge

Python automation experience

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Agile development environments

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Omnipeek

Ixia Veriwave

Chariot

iperf

Linux/UNIX/Windows OS

Job description

The Wireless Development 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$150,000. 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.