Network Test Engineer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud accelerates organizations’ digital transformation with enterprise-grade solutions and cutting-edge technology. This full-time role in Sunnyvale involves developing test plans, automating tests, and validating network features to ensure product quality across releases.

Position may allow a hybrid schedule. Base salary ranges from $104,000 to $149,000 with a 15% bonus target plus equity and benefits, depending on role, level, and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software/EE/CE or related field with 2 years of experience in Network Test Engineering.
• Experience developing network test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and designing tests to address operational constraints.
• Structured coding for test automation and documenting test results with graphs/charts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt test plans for product features, with peer reviews for coverage and alignment with test strategy.
• Automate test cases and improve test infrastructure using scripts to increase engineering efficiency and product health.
• Execute manual and automated regression tests to harden device hardware and software for product features.
• Define and document test frameworks and control functions to enable others to test new and existing functionality.
• Participate in product design reviews, identifying testability and quality considerations, and escalate bugs to senior engineers.

Skills

Test automation

Test planning

Test case design

Root cause analysis

TCP/IP

IGP/BGP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/EE/CE

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Network Test Engineering-related occupation.
• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Development of network test methodologies, including writing test plans, creating test cases, and designing tests to address operational constraints; Structured coding using identifiable patterns and idiomatic constructs for test automation; Application of routing and forwarding methodologies, including TCP/IP, IGP, and BGP algorithms; Network problem debugging and root cause analysis based on test results; and Documenting and visualizing test results using graphs and charts.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Network Test Engineering-related occupation.
• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Development of network test methodologies, including writing test plans, creating test cases, and designing tests to address operational constraints; Structured coding using identifiable patterns and idiomatic constructs for test automation; Application of routing and forwarding methodologies, including TCP/IP, IGP, and BGP algorithms; Network problem debugging and root cause analysis based on test results; and Documenting and visualizing test results using graphs and charts.

About The Job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $104,000 - $149,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google Sunnyvale, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt test plans for product features, participating in peer reviews to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment with overall test strategy.
• Automate test cases and improve test infrastructure, utilizing existing scripts and creating new tools to increase engineering efficiency and product health.
• Execute manual and automated regression tests to harden device hardware and software, ensuring the stability and quality of releases for specific product features.
• Define and document test frameworks and control functions, enabling other engineers to effectively test new and existing product functionality.
• Participate in product design reviews with cross-functional teams, providing input on testability, design, and implementation from a quality perspective. Identify, document, and report software and hardware bugs, escalating complex issues to senior engineers for resolution and tracking them to closure

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