staff Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 14, 2026
$121,000 – $148,000
USD per year

About this role

Fortinet is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, REST APIs, Docker, Ansible. Compensation is listed at $121,000–$148,000 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Department
Software-Dev QA
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Fortinet careers

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.
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Fortinet careers →
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