Software Development Quality Assurance Engineer

Fortinet

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $136,000–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $167k

This role $156k

$118k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $136,931–$197,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Fortinet

Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.

Fortinet currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $179,000–$219,000 across 35 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Quality Assurance Engineer

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The Software Dev QA Engineer will join a technical team to develop a high-end firewall platform for data centers and carriers that provides high throughput packet processing using modern networking technologies. The role involves performing performance and functional testing through both manual and automated techniques, designing test beds, identifying necessary equipment, and tracking software defects. You will collaborate with developers and other departments to understand new features while writing and maintaining automation scripts. Required skills include a solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, and switching. Candidates should be familiar with scripting languages, preferably Python, and possess knowledge of general QA procedures. Relevant networking certifications like NSE, CCNA, or CCNP are considered an advantage for this role focused on securing network infrastructure for service providers.

Skills

Python TCP/IP Routing Switching DNS DHCP VPN Automation Packet Processing CCNA CCNP NSE

What you'll do

Perform performance and functional testing using both manual and automated techniques.
Write and maintain automation scripts for product testing.
Identify, document, and track software defects discovered during the testing process.
Design test beds and identify necessary equipment for testing requirements.
Follow internal development, test, and build processes to ensure quality standards.
Analyze new features and use cases in coordination with developers and other QA team members.

What we're looking for

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of QA testing experience.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, and switching.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language, preferably Python.
Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies.
Ability to perform manual and automated testing while designing test beds.
Networking certifications such as NSE, CCNA, or CCNP are preferred.
Authorized to work.