Network Test Engineer, NetInfra Fabric Testing

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA is seeking a Network Test Engineer for NetInfra Fabric Testing to ensure our massive network operates at peak performance. You will design, execute and automate tests on networking hardware and software.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in CS/EE, 2 years in network testing, and hands-on Python or C++ experience. You’ll write test plans, develop automation, and collaborate across teams to validate complex network features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with network equipment and network protocols testing and debugging.
• Experience in test automation using Python or C++.
• Experience with test methodologies, writing test plans and creating test cases.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report bugs, including escalating complex issues to senior engineers or managers.
• Develop and execute test plans, including contributing to the hardening of device hardware and software by developing automated scripts and running regression on existing Google platforms.
• Manage testing and releases of networking products, including managing timelines and project plans.
• Write and review test plans with teams, including identifying and gathering requirements to test networking features of a moderate to high complexity project, and participating in cross‑functional reviews with related teams covering test plans and test results.

Skills

Python

C++

Test automation

Network testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Network Test Engineer, NetInfra Fabric Testing

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with network equipment and network protocols testing and debugging.
• Experience in test automation using Python or C++.
• Experience with test methodologies, writing test plans and creating test cases.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in Python or C++, network testing, L2 and L3 networking protocols and troubleshooting automation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report bugs, including escalating complex issues to senior engineers or managers.
• Develop and execute test plans, including contributing to the hardening of device hardware and software by developing automated scripts and running regression on existing Google platforms.
• Manage testing and releases of networking products, including managing timelines and project plans.
• Write and review test plans with teams, including identifying and gathering requirements to test networking features of a moderate to high complexity project, and participating in cross‑functional reviews with related teams covering test plans and test results.

About the job

Our computational challenges are so big and unique we can’t just buy our hardware, we’ve got to make it ourselves. Our Platforms Team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google’s services. As a Networking Test Engineer you make sure that our massive and growing network is operating at its peak potential. You have hands‑on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design. It’s your job to make sure Google’s cutting‑edge technology can perform at scale.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We’re the driving force behind Google’s groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $126,000 - $181,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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