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Principal Software QA Engineer

Fortinet
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025 CLOSED ON 4/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software QA Engineer position at Fortinet?

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire Principal Software QA Engineer to join our FortiSwitch Team.

As a Principal Software QA Engineer, you will :

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans from functional specifications
  • Execution of test cases in all areas of the system including functional, system, scaling, throughput, stress and soak testing
  • Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts to validate all aspect of products based on variety of test cases.
  • Assist in customer issues diagnosis, duplications and resolutions
  • Lead a live troubleshooting session with customer
  • Work closely with software developers and QAs to ensure defects are correctly identified / reproduced and fixed
  • Make documentation and training for knowledge transform within team.

We Are Looking for :

  • Educational Requirement at least bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience related to testing / automation
  • Solid knowledge of Networking Technology, especially Layer 2, 3 and 4, including VLAN, VxLan, STP, LACP, QoS, NetFlow, sFlow, ACL, MRP, HSR, PRP, PTP, DHCP, IGMP, ARP, VRF, PBR, ISIS, RIP, BGP, BGP-EVPN, PIM, HA redundancy, TCP, UDP, HTTP and network system test.
  • Knowledge of Security Firewall, such as firewall policy, IPsec Tunnel, etc.
  • Proficient in using Linux / Unix system for daily work.
  • Experience in development using script programming language, Python, Java, or Perl.
  • Experience in using Spirent or Ixia traffic generator.
  • GUI test experience is a plus
  • Knowledge in virtualization and Cloud environment is a plus
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180000-$200000. 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.

    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 glob

    Salary : $180,000 - $200,000

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