Software Test Engineer

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is hiring a Software Test Engineer at Mid level. The role focuses on building automated testing strategies within Google's vast codebase, designing robust test frameworks, and breaking software to identify issues before release.

The Pixel team shapes the future of mobile experiences, blending AI, software, and hardware for transformative user outcomes. Strong coding, debugging, and collaboration with engineers are key, with competitive compensation and benefits.

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 CS/EE or related field preferred; 3 years of experience in specialized testing and 1 year in a matrixed organization.

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 across teams.
• Define the test framework, preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions.
• 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 reviews with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to design and testability.

Skills

Coding

Test methodologies

Test planning

Test cases

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Software Test Engineer

Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

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