senior software engineering QA Engineer ic · Posted May 11, 2026
$85,000 – $115,000
USD per year

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a senior-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Burnaby, Canada. The posting calls out experience with VMware, Linux, Networking, Encryption. Compensation is listed at $85,000–$115,000 per year.

Role
QA Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Burnaby, Canada
Department
Release QA
Posted
May 11, 2026

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Job description

from Fortinet careers

Our Release QA team in Burnaby has over 130 staff and are responsible for ensuring Fortinet products meet the high standards we expect before release to the market. We are currently recruiting for teams focused on QA activities for our FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient products.

Technical Job Duties:

  • Execute regression testing on products using a combination of manual and auto testing techniques. Create, maintain, and execute test specifications and test cases

  • Write and maintain automation scripts

  • Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing

  • Work closely with developers to ensure defects are correctly identified and fixed

Writing Job Duties:

  • Work closely with Developers, QA, Product Managers, and others to understand new features, use cases, and customer scenarios.

  • Document & publish release notes, user guides, reference materials and use case scenarios for new product releases.

Job Experience Required:

  • 3 - 5 years of software testing experience.

  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, dynamic routing protocol including OSPF and BGP,           switching

  • Working experience on Virtual machine environment, i.e VMware / ESXi, Hypervisor

  • Working experience on IPSec, data encryption and authentication

  • Working experience on firewalls, Linux, Packet Sniffing

  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate well with other departments

  • Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints

  • Ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports

 

  • Canadian citizenship is required

 

Educational Requirement:

  • A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field

 The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $85,000 - $115,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience. 

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

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. 

 

 

 

 

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