Data Center Hardware Validation Engineer — Lab NPI

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer for the Data Center Engineering Labs in Mountain View, CA. The role bridges facilities operations with R&D systems engineering, focusing on landing and turning up early-stage hardware within an agile lab environment.

Ideal candidates have a background in data center operations, Linux and networking, and a track record in hardware validation. This on-site position offers a competitive salary with bonus target and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years in data center operations or 1 year with an advanced degree.
• Experience in systems validation and testing.
• Experience with Linux, networking/cabling, and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end physical deployment, rack-level integration, power-up, and network turn-up of prototype systems in the lab.
• Perform physical reworks on development equipment, including upgrading thermal interface materials and custom networking cabling tops.
• Coordinate timelines and logistics for New Product Introductions (NPI) with design engineers to meet landing requirements.
• Develop scripting automation (Python, Bash) and build lab dashboards to monitor infrastructure health.
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and network issues while maintaining safe engineering environments.

Skills

Systems validation

Testing

Linux

Networking cabling

Hardware troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer for the Data Center Engineering Labs in Mountain View, CA. The role bridges facilities operations with R&D systems engineering, focusing on landing and turning up early-stage hardware within an agile lab environment.

Ideal candidates have a background in data center operations, Linux and networking, and a track record in hardware validation. This on-site position offers a competitive salary with bonus target and equity opportunities.