Automation-Driven Software Test Engineer

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is hiring a Software Test Engineer at Mid level. The role focuses on building automated testing strategies within Google's vast codebase, designing robust test frameworks, and breaking software to identify issues before release.

The Pixel team shapes the future of mobile experiences, blending AI, software, and hardware for transformative user outcomes. Strong coding, debugging, and collaboration with engineers are key, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.
• Master's degree or PhD in CS/EE or related field preferred; 3 years of experience in specialized testing and 1 year in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Utilize or develop automation tools or scripts to improve product and engineering health.
• Develop test plans based on Product Excellence/test strategy; conduct test plan reviews with engineers across teams.
• Define the test framework, preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions.
• Improve existing test infrastructure or create new test infrastructure to increase efficiency and productivity in test case development, scheduling, or deployment.
• Participate in product design reviews with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to design and testability.

Skills

Coding

Test methodologies

Test planning

Test cases

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is hiring a Software Test Engineer at Mid level. The role focuses on building automated testing strategies within Google's vast codebase, designing robust test frameworks, and breaking software to identify issues before release.

The Pixel team shapes the future of mobile experiences, blending AI, software, and hardware for transformative user outcomes. Strong coding, debugging, and collaboration with engineers are key, with competitive compensation and benefits.