Software Dev QA Engineer (Early Career/NPI)
Fortinet
Sunnyvale, CA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Network securityEmbedded systemsPythonC++CTroubleshooting
- Nice to have
- LinuxNetworkingCompTIA Security+AWS
- Work
- On-site in Sunnyvale
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python61%C++37%Embedded systems18%Network security2%of 49 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The FortiGate New Product Introduction (NPI) QA team is responsible for the verification of new product launches, gaining early access to next-generation FortiGate hardware models, platform architectural updates, and hardware/software integration modules. This role involves close collaboration with hardware design and software development teams from early prototype bring-up to production release.
Key Responsibilities
- Validate and test brand-new network security appliances and platform features.
- Perform testing across the full stack, including board bring-up, firmware/BIOS validation, low-level subsystem verification, and advanced firewall and routing features.
- Diagnose edge cases and contribute to ensuring product reliability for Fortinet’s flagship product line.
- Deepen knowledge in networking protocols, firewall architectures, test automation, and Linux environments.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Core Networking Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts, standard network protocols, and packet flows.
- Firewall (FW) Fundamentals: Foundational understanding of firewall concepts, packet inspection, NAT, access control policies, and VPN basics.
- Programming & Scripting Skills: Programming knowledge (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Bash) with the ability to write scripts for automated testing, test setup, or data/log parsing.
- Hands-on Network Equipment Experience: Practical experience configuring or working with physical or virtual network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, or home/lab networking equipment).
- Linux Fundamentals: Experience with Linux administration, system-level troubleshooting, CLI navigation, network interface configuration, and basic system diagnostics.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Eagerness to reproduce issues, isolate system-level defects, and capture network traffic for analysis using diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark).
Qualifications
- Experience Level: 0–2 years of experience (recent graduates with relevant coursework/internships, or early-career engineers with a background in network support or system admin).
- Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
Preferred Qualifications / Great Add-Ons
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Fortinet FCF/FCA/FCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or Linux/Red Hat certifications).
- Exposure to virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, KVM) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).