Senior Hardware Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer, Platforms

Senior Hardware Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer, Platforms

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

This is a specialized role which requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering hardware must be performed on site.

Willingness to undertake professional travel for up to 20% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience across Data Center systemtray hardware domains such as Semiconductors, PCIe, Power Electronics, CPU/xPU architectures, Networking, Embedded Systems, and Servers.
• Experience in data curation, mining/analysis, visualization, and scripting utilizing tools such as SQL, JMP, Python, R, Tableau, or similar.

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Hardware Engineering.
• Experience in Quality and Reliability engineering roles.
• Experience in technical project management and effective communication with executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Fault Isolation (FI) and other failure analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through technical issues with a focus on pragmatic execution.
• Proficiency in statistical methodologies, predictive modeling, and data visualization techniques.

The team is responsible for identifying and resolving fleet‑wide technical issues, implementing product and methodological enhancements to maximize hardware system reliability, and ensuring efficient deployment and maintenance within data center environments. We conduct analysis of fleet data to address systemic issues and implement preventative measures to ensure long‑term stability.

• Collaborate on Data Center Hardware Platforms across a wide range of domains, including Semiconductors, Test, PCIe, Power, CPU, xPU, Power ilimitics, and Networking.
• Provide technical leadership by establishing priorities, conducting comprehensive root cause analyses, and resolving technical issues to ensure fleet quality and a stable customer experience.
• Optimize system health and repairability by improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), managing swap rates, and developing advanced repair strategies.
• Partner with System Software and Diagnostics/Test teams to enhance the detection, characterization, and resolution of fleet‑scale hardware failures.
• Lead the initiation and implementation of innovative product, process, and tool enhancement projects within cross‑functional environments and integrate lessons learned from field performance data into New Product Introduction (NPI).

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $147,000–$216,000 + 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.

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