Fortinet · 6 months ago
Staff Software Dev QA Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expFortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides security solutions for enterprises. As a Staff Software Development QA Engineer, you will design and implement automation testing frameworks to ensure high-quality product delivery while collaborating closely with the development team to identify defects and risks early in the development cycle.
Cyber SecurityMobileNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Create, review, and execute solution-focused test plans and test cases that cover all stages of product development and real-world deployment scenarios
Perform detailed manual and automated testing to ensure high quality across networking features and full solution stacks
Design and maintain solution-based test environments, simulating real-world conditions with diverse device types, customer profiles, and network topologies
Develop and validate customer-centric solution profiles, including workflow-based testing across Fortinet product integrations (e.g., FortiNAC, FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAuthenticator)
Build advanced network simulation environments for scaling, stress, and performance testing using protocols and tools such as IXIA, Avalanche, and JMeter
Develop, maintain, and scale automation test suites using Python, Robot Framework, and Pytest integrated into CI/CD workflows
Drive automation coverage for solution testing across multiple deployment scenarios and customer use cases
Debug and troubleshoot product and solution-level issues by collaborating with developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams
Identify, document, and prioritize solution risks, scalability concerns, and deployment blockers to ensure release readiness
Collaborate with Dev and TAC engineers to reproduce and analyze customer-reported issues, especially in complex deployment topologies
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in QA testing, specifically focused on networking products and enterprise solution validation
Proven experience in solution testing, including customer profile creation, solution profiling, and end-to-end validation methodologies based on real-world deployment scenarios
Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, 802.1X, and authentication protocols including RADIUS, Kerberos, LDAP
Hands-on experience in test automation using Robot Framework, with integration into CI/CD pipelines
Proficient in Python and familiar with Pytest and other automation frameworks
Experience with performance and scalability testing tools like Avalanche, IXIA, JMeter, etc
Hands-on with Selenium, RESTful API automation, including unit and system-level testing
Familiarity with solution-level test planning, including multi-product integration (e.g., FortiNAC + FortiGate + FortiSwitch)
Knowledge of tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Git for version control and pipeline automation
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities with a quality-first mindset
Deep understanding of QA methodologies, customer-centric validation practices, and automation-driven testing
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong background in software testing, test automation, and QA processes
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices in Agile and DevOps environments
Preferred
Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
11 paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Comprehensive leave program
Company
Fortinet
Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products. It is a sub-organization of Fortinet Federal.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
Meritech Capital PartnersDEFTA Partners
2009-11-18IPO
2004-03-03Series Unknown· $50M
2003-08-29Series D· $30M
Leadership Team
Ken Xie
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Xie
Founder, President & CTO
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