Principal Software Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet is seeking a Principal Software Development QA Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our R&D team, ensuring the productivity, reliability, and accuracy of Fortinet's new product lines. The successful candidate will review requirements and specifications, create test plans, design detailed test specifications, and develop automated scripts/tools to evaluate devices, protocols, interfaces, and applications effectively. The QA Engineer will work efficiently to identify and address the highest risks, determining release readiness.Job Responsibilities:Research, discuss, and review new product features with the development team.Design, write, and manually run test cases for each product development stage.Identify, report, and document product issues in the bug tracking system.Debug and reproduce customer issues in collaboration with the development team.Collaborate closely with developers to analyze, debug, and resolve issues.Create documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.Develop test tools for product function testing and debugging.Develop automated scripts to enhance development efficiency.Monitor and report all product development risks.Contribute to the development of work assistance systems to improve team efficiency.Provide guidance on work processes, task assignments, and work methods.Work with international team members to test, research, and support product releases.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for automation development/testing experience.Strong understanding of test processes and methodologies, including test case design, failure scenario documentation, and problem isolation.Good knowledge in Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, BGP, SDWAN, and TCP/IP networking.Proficient in using Linux/Unix systems for daily work.3 or more years of experience in development using Python.Experience using Robot Framework to develop functional test scripts.Understanding of various test tools and concepts, such as RESTful API, Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, etc.Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly with international team members.Strong learning ability, adaptability, and curiosity about new technologies and methods.Candidates with knowledge of Python and Robot Framework are preferred.Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$214,000. 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 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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-03