staff Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 13, 2025
$150,000 – $171,000
USD per year

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Linux, Networking, Security. Compensation is listed at $150,000–$171,000 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Department
Software-Dev QA
Posted
May 13, 2025

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Job description

from Fortinet careers

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. Fortinet is seeking a Staff Software Dev QA Engineer to join our team. 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.

As a Staff Software Dev QAEngineer, you will:

  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases covering all stages of the product development lifecycle.
  • Perform manual and automated testing for networking features.
  • Perform detailed root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
  • Work closely with developers and QA team members to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues.
  • Identify, report, and log product issues in the bug tracking system.
  • Create documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
  • Develop automated scripts for product functional testing and debugging.
  • Work with Development and TAC engineers to reproduce and analyze customer reported issues.
  • Work with international team members to test, research, and support product releases.

We Are Looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Fortinet careers →
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