Software Test Engineer

Google; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Test Engineer focused on automated testing to improve product quality. You will write scripts, develop test plans, and build tools that empower developers to test their own code.

The role involves navigating Google's large codebase, identifying weak spots, and designing innovative ways to break software to prevent failures. The Google Pixel team designs a premium mobile experience, integrating AI, software, and hardware to deliver transformative devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize or develop automation tools or scripts to improve product and engineering health.
• Develop test plans based on Product Excellence/test strategy and review them with engineers.
• Define the test framework, preconditions, and reporting functions to enable testing.
• Improve or create test infrastructure to boost efficiency in test case development and deployment.
• Participate in product design reviews to influence design, testability and implementation.

Skills

Coding

Test methodologies

Test plans

Test cases

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in CS/EE or related field

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in specialized testing such as production testing, system integration testing, etc.
• 1 year of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

About the job

At Google, our philosophy is build it, break it and then rebuild it better. That thinking is at the core of how we approach testing at Google. Unlike roles with similar names at the other companies, Test Engineers at Google aren't manual testers -- you write scripts to automate testing and create tools so developers can test their own code. As a Test Engineer, you navigate Google's massive codebase, identify weak spots and constantly design better and creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You'll have a huge impact on the quality of Google's growing suite of products and services.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Utilize or develop automation tools or scripts to improve product and engineering health.
• Develop test plans based on Product Excellence/test strategy. Conduct test plan reviews with engineers within one or multiple teams.
• Define the test framework, test preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions to enable others to test functionality.
• Improve existing test infrastructure or create new test infrastructure to increase efficiency and productivity in test case development, scheduling, or deployment.
• Participate in product design review with product managers, software/hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to product design, testability, and implementation.