Software QA Engineer

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Hybrid
100K-125K Annually
Mid level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, develop, and execute functional, regression, and performance test plans for Fortinet WLAN products. Build complex testbeds, perform interoperability and performance testing, analyze and reproduce customer issues, track bugs to resolution, produce QA reports, maintain test infrastructure, and collaborate with developers on root cause analysis and debugging.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
 
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows operating systems
  • Debugging and log analysis experience
  • Experience with 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
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity in the form of stock awards and RSUs is highlighted as a meaningful part of total compensation and one of the package’s strongest advantages. Recognition programs may include stock, further emphasizing equity’s role in rewards.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses and incentives are presented as key components of total rewards, with some roles achieving strong total compensation through these elements. Incentive opportunities are described as a major strength when included in an offer.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan, often with matching contributions, and broader retirement and savings programs contribute to solid financial security. These elements are positioned as competitive features of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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