Senior Product Quality Engineer, Google Cloud

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Senior Product Quality Engineer to own end-to-end quality and reliability for Google's AI/compute/storage hardware platforms. You will shape quality strategy from concept through high-volume manufacturing and in-field operations, delivering performance and reliability for customers.

You will partner with Silicon Design, Hardware, Test, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations and SRE to embed quality, lead RCCA, influence design, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years in quality engineering basics (SPC, GR&R).
• At least 4 years in quality/reliability/production operations, including NPD and qualification.
• At least 4 years with PCBA manufacturing and server/rack assembly.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end quality and reliability strategy for Google's hardware across its lifecycle, from design through field support.
• Lead the resolution of complex, systemic quality issues in manufacturing and the field, driving RCCA using structured methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design specifications, qualification plans, and test coverage to ensure product robustness.
• Establish and monitor key quality KPIs; analyze data to drive continuous improvement in design and processes.
• Act as the primary point for customer quality, manage escalations and supplier actions (RMA/PCN).

Skills

Quality engineering basics

Quality/reliability operations

PCBA manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering basics (SPC, GR&R etc.).
• 4 years of experience in quality/reliability/production operation, with experience in New Product development and qualification.
• 4 years of experience with PCBA manufacturing process and server/rack assembly.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
• Experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) quality management and Data Center Operations and fleet Data Analysis.
• Experience in leading successful cross-functional teams for continuous quality issue investigation and quality improvement using practical approaches (e.g., Sig Sigma, Lean Sigma, Quality Metrics, DOE, SPC) and with a proven track record of strong technical leadership, and executive communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computing product development, manufacturing processes, and test/debug methods.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As a Senior Product Quality Engineer, you will own the end-to-end quality and reliability strategy for Google's AI/compute/storage/networking platforms. This is an executive, direct leadership role where you will act as the quality and reliability expert for our most advanced hardware. Your work will span the entire product lifecycle-from initial concept and design through high-volume manufacturing, global deployment, and in-fleet operations-ensuring the exceptional performance our customers expect from Google's Cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners in Silicon Design, Hardware, Test, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations, and SRE to embed quality into our products. Your ability to analyze complex data, drive root cause analysis, and influence design and process improvements will be critical to your success.

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

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

Define and own the end-to-end quality and reliability strategy for Google's hardware across its entire lifecycle, from design through field support.

Lead the resolution of complex, systemic quality issues in manufacturing and the field, driving Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) using structured methodologies.

Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design specifications, qualification plans, and test coverage to ensure product robustness and mitigate early risks.

Establish and monitor key quality KPIs. Analyze manufacturing and field data to develop predictive models and drive continuous improvement in design and processes.

Act as the primary point for customer quality, managing escalations and integrating feedback. Oversee quality and corrective actions with suppliers, including RMA and PCN qualification.

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 .