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Wireless Dev QA Engineer

Fortinet

Location
Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)
Compensation
$130k - $151k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

Fortinet is a global leader in network security seeking a Wireless Dev QA Engineer to ensure the reliability and accuracy of its WLAN products. The role involves designing test plans, building complex testbeds, and collaborating with R&D to validate release readiness for real-world production networks.

Skills

Wireless QA Wi-Fi Protocols Test Plan Development Functional Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing Stress and Load Testing Interoperability Testing Testbed Development Debugging Log Analysis Root Cause Analysis Python Automation Linux/UNIX Windows Agile Development

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Leave Program

Perks

  • Hybrid Work
  • Equity Program
  • Bonus Eligibility

Full job details

The Wireless Development Quality Assurance Engineer works within the R&D team to ensure the productivity, reliability, and accuracy of the Fortinet's WLAN product. In general, testing is to cover various features combinations integrated with various Fortinet products, in a way most customer would be deploying their real-time production networks; with real-clients and traffic. Also to test Interoperability between Fortinet-devices and 3rd party devices or clients. The QA Engineer must be able to collaborate with the team and work efficiently and effectively, in a fast-paced work environment, to identify the highest risks that must be addressed for determining release readiness. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans (functional, regression, performance).
  • Build complex testbeds integrating multiple Fortinet and third-party devices.
  • Perform interoperability testing (Fortinet + 3rd-party devices/clients).
  • Analyze customer-reported issues, review logs, replicate defects in lab, validate fixes.
  • Identify, isolate, document, and track bugs through resolution.
  • Produce accurate QA reports on time.
  • Build and maintain test infrastructure for feature validation and defect reproduction.
  • Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with developers on debugging. 

Job Requirements:

  • 3–6+ years of wireless QA experience.
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies (test plans, bug tracking, failure documentation).
  • Networking and Wi-Fi protocol knowledge:
    • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
  • Experience with:
    • Functional, stress/load, and performance testing
    • Linux/UNIX/Windows OS
    • Debugging and log analysis
  • Wireless tools:
    • Wireshark
    • Omnipeek
    • Ixia Veriwave
    • Chariot
    • iperf
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication.
  • Python automation experience.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.

 Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/Engineering, or equivalent.

 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$151,000. 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 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, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the 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 accommodations@fortinet.com.
 
Fortinet 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.