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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 a Principal Software Dev QA Engineer to join our FortiSwitch Team.

As a Staff 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

Engage in 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:

At least 3 years of experience related to testing/automation

Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Strong knowledge of Networking Technology, especially Layer 2, 3 and 4 including VLAN, VxLan, STP, LACP, QoS, NetFlow, sFlow, ACL, 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.

Knowledge of Voice over IP

Proficient in using Windows/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.

Experience with Voice over IP testing

GUI test experience is a plus

Knowledge in virtualization and Cloud environment is a plus

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 160,600-$ to 190,800. 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 globe