Network Test Engineer

Google; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Test Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to drive testing across product features, from planning through automation and regression testing. You will design test plans, write automated tests, and ensure robust hardware/software releases.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate testability and report issues, contributing to quality improvements and efficient testing practices within Google Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Electrical Engineering or related field, with 2 years of experience in Network Test Engineering or related roles.
• Experience developing network test methodologies: test plans, test cases, and tests addressing constraints.
• Structured coding with patterns/idioms for test automation.
• Application of routing/forwarding methods including TCP/IP, IGP, BGP.
• Network problem debugging and root-cause analysis from test results.
• Documenting and visualizing test results using graphs and charts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt test plans for product features, and participate in peer reviews for coverage and alignment with test strategy.
• Automate test cases and improve test infrastructure using existing scripts and new tools to boost efficiency and health.
• Execute manual and automated regression tests to harden device hardware and software, ensuring release quality.
• Define and document test frameworks and control functions for others to test new and existing functionality.
• Participate in product design reviews with cross-functional teams, identifying testability and reporting bugs with escalation to senior engineers.

Skills

Test automation

Network protocols

Debugging

Test planning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE or related field

Tools

Python scripting

Job description

Network Test Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Experience Level: Early

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.

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.
• 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.

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Equity Grants

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