Principal Software Dev QA Engineer

Overview In this role you will lead QA efforts for Fortinet’s R&D team, shaping product quality across new lines. You will review requirements, design test plans, and develop automated tools to validate devices, protocols, interfaces, and applications. You’ll identify risks, drive release readiness, and collaborate across international teams to optimize testing processes and knowledge transfer. This position offers meaningful impact in securing enterprise networks and advancing Fortinet’s product portfolio. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401(k)11 paid holidaysvacation timesick timecomprehensive leave program ResponsibilitiesReview new product features with development teamsDesign, write, and execute test cases across development stagesIdentify, report, and document issues in the bug-tracking systemDebug and reproduce customer issues with the development teamCollaborate with developers to analyze, debug, and resolve issuesCreate documentation and training materials for the teamDevelop test tools for function testing and debuggingDevelop automated scripts to improve development efficiencyMonitor and report product development risksContribute to efficiency-focused work systems and processesCollaborate with international team members on testing and releases Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience8+ years of relevant experience with a preference for automation development/testingStrong understanding of test processes and failure analysisKnowledge of Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, BGP, SDWAN, and TCP/IP networkingProficiency with Linux/Unix environments3+ years of Python developmentExperience with Robot FrameworkFamiliarity with RESTful API, Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, DockerExcellent communication and teamwork, especially with international teamsStrong learning ability and curiosity about new techPreference for candidates with Python and Robot Framework knowledgecommunicationteamworkadaptabilityPythonRobot FrameworkRESTful API