Validation Engineering Manager, Google Cloud

Google; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 162,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Validation Engineering Manager for Google Cloud in Papillion, NE. In this role, you will lead a team to develop test methodologies that improve product quality. You will also qualify hardware for Google’s data centers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of technical experience with enterprise hardware. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $162,000-$240,000 along with bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 8 years of technical experience with enterprise hardware.
• 8 years of experience in Test Design, Test Planning, and Test Methodologies.
• 8 years of experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team; set and communicate priorities that support goals.
• Develop and implement test methodologies and tools.
• Qualify servers and storage devices for Google’s data centers.
• Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes.
• Support effective testing and product improvement.

Skills

Experience owning outcomes and decision making

Solving ambiguous problems

Influencing stakeholders

Proficiency in scripting and automating test plans

Education

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

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Software/hardware testing tools

Job description

Validation Engineering Manager, Google Cloud

Location: Papillion, NE, USA

Advanced

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of technical experience with enterprise hardware, with experience in software/hardware testing tools.
• 8 years of experience in Test Design, Test Planning, and Test Methodologies in scripting and automating various test plans.
• 8 years of experience leading a team.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in working cross-functionally across multiple domains and products.
• Experience in driving product verification and validation testing across multiple product lines.
• Experience with strategic leadership.
• Ability to build core interest and curiosity in discovery of systemic issues and relevant debugging.
• Proficiency in scripting and automating various test plans.

About the job

Google's custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Hardware Testing Engineering team ensures that this equipment is reliable. In the R&D lab, you design test equipment for prototypes of our machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team. Working closely with design engineers, you give input on designs to improve our hardware until you're sure it met Google's standards of quality and reliability. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $162,000-$240,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop and implement test methodologies and tools to improve product quality, testing efficiency, and validation processes across the organization.
• Qualify servers, storage devices, and specialized machine learning hardware for Google’s data centers.
• Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements.
• Support effective testing and product improvement by adapting and implementing critical tests developed by executive test engineers.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.