Network Test Engineer, NetInfra: Scalable Networking & Automation

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

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.