Staff Software Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted: 141 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $160k

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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Dev QA Engineer

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The Staff Software Dev QA Engineer works within the R&D team to ensure the productivity, reliability, and accuracy of WLAN product lines. This role involves reviewing requirements and specifications to create test plans and detailed test specifications for evaluating devices, protocols, interfaces, and applications. The engineer will design, develop, and execute functional test cases, find and track bugs through resolution, and collaborate with development teams to debug root causes. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining new test infrastructure for automation setups while optimizing scripts. Required skills include experience with Linux, UNIX, or Windows operating systems, along with knowledge of Networking/Wi-Fi technologies including 11a/b/g/n/ac and ax. Preferred tools include Python scripting and wireless analyzers like Ixia Veriwave, Chariot, Omnipeek, and AirPcap to solve complex technical challenges within the wireless networking domain.

Skills

Wi-Fi Python Linux UNIX Windows Ixia VeriWave Chariot Omnipeek AirPcap Test Automation Agile

What you'll do

Design, develop, and execute test plans and functional test cases based on product specifications.
Identify, isolate, document, and track bugs through resolution.
Execute test cases and report results to relevant product teams.
Automate test cases and maintain the underlying automation infrastructure.
Debug defects to determine root causes and optimize automated test scripts.
Create complex test cases to exercise features and identify hidden bugs.
Support cross-functional teams during integrated testing efforts.

What we're looking for

Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience writing and executing wireless QA test plans.
Strong understanding of Quality Assurance processes, methodologies, and failure scenario documentation.
Experience working with Linux, UNIX, or Windows Operating Systems.
Knowledge of Networking/Wi-Fi technologies including 11a/b/g/n/ac & ax.
Experience in any scripting language (preferred); Python is preferred.
Experience with wireless test tools and analyzers such as Ixia Veriwave, Chariot, Omnipeek, or AirPcap (preferred).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is a plus.

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