Network Test Engineer, NetInfra Fabric Testing

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a Networking Test Engineer in Sunnyvale to design, test and validate high‑scale networking hardware and software powering Google’s services. You will work with our Platforms Team on complex devices and networking protocols, writing test plans, automation scripts and performing regression testing.

You will have hands‑on experience with networking equipment, IP protocols and test methodologies, and contribute to the reliability and performance of Google’s global network at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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, escalating complex issues to senior engineers or managers.
• Develop and execute test plans, including automated scripts and regression testing of Google platforms.
• Manage testing and releases of networking products, including timelines and project plans.
• Write and review test plans with teams, gathering requirements to test networking features of moderate to high complexity.

Skills

Network testing

Networking protocols

Test automation

Test design & plans

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Minimum 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.

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: $126000 - $181000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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, participate in cross‑functional reviews with related teams which cover test plans and test results.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.