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Software Dev QA Engineer- 3

Fortinet Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Posted Sep 30, 2025Apply by Jan 29, 2026

Role & seniority: QA Engineer / Software Test Engineer, 4–8 years in product testing for networking and/or AI/ML domains.

Stack/tools: Networking: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, network security; Tools: Selenium, Appium, custom test frameworks; Traffic analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump; AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn; Scripting: Python, Java; CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab; Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP; Automation platforms.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for networking products and AI/ML solutions, including functional, performance, scalability, and stress testing.

  2. Develop, maintain, and optimize test automation frameworks and scripts for regression/functional testing; automate networking scenarios and AI/ML pipelines.

  3. Validate AI/ML models (accuracy, reliability, bias) and their integration with system workflows; analyze network traffic to troubleshoot issues; test data preprocessing, model training, deployment pipelines, and inference accuracy.

Must-have skills

  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, security protocols)

  • Proficiency in Python/Java; experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab)

  • Hands-on testing of AI/ML models; familiarity with frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

  • Experience with automation tools and networking tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)

  • Exposure to cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and APIs/microservices

Nice-to-haves

  • Cer

Full Description

Job Description

Fortinet, founded over 20 years ago, has become a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases and test plans for networking products and AI/ML-based solutions. Perform functional, performance, scalability, and stress testing to ensure product robustness. Validate AI/ML models by testing accuracy, reliability, bias, and integration with system workflows. Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for regression and functional testing. Use tools like Selenium, Appium, or custom-built frameworks to automate test cases. Optimize test coverage through automation for networking scenarios and AI/ML pipelines. Test network protocols, devices, and configurations, including routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN. Analyse network traffic using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump to troubleshoot and debug issues. Validate the integration of networking components with AI/ML-based systems. Collaborate with data science team to understand AI/ML models and datasets. Perform testing of data pre-processing, model training, deployment pipelines, and inference accuracy. Develop methods to ensure explainability, fairness, and compliance of AI/ML models.

We Are Looking for

4–8 years of hands-on experience in product testing for networking and/or AI/ML domains. Strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and network security protocols. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Java. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab. Familiarity with automation frameworks. Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and model evaluation. Hands-on experience with testing AI/ML models or familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. Experience with networking tools (Wireshark, Wirelesssniffer) and automation platforms. Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and testing APIs or micro services.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Cloud based Certified.

Experience in performance testing of networking equipment and AI/ML pipelines.

Working Conditions

This position requires working from the office full-time; remote work is not available.

Company Culture

At Fortinet, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package to support you in managing your overall health and financial well-being, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work environment. If you aspire to experience a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey, we invite you to consider joining us and bringing solutions that make meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe. Show more Show less

NetworkingAI/MLTest AutomationPythonJavaCI/CDSeleniumAppiumWiresharkCloudAPIsModel EvaluationPerformance TestingData Pre-processingNeural NetworksRegression TestingIntegration Testingmulti-location

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