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Principal Software Dev QA

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Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

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 - $220,000. 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.

Salary : $15,000 - $220,000

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