Network Test Engineer, General Networks
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Cloud Computing
Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 year of experience with network equipment and network protocols testing and debugging.
- Experience in test automation using Python or C++.
- Experience with test methodologies, writing test plans and creating test cases.
- Experience in software development and testing.
Our computational challenges are so big and unique we can't just buy our hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Our Platforms Team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Networking Test Engineer you make sure that our massive and growing network is operating at its peak potential. You have experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design.
It's your job to make sure Google's technology can perform at scale.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000-$146,000 + 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- Identify and report bugs, including escalating complex issues to executive engineers or managers.
- Develop and execute test plans, including contributing to the hardening of device hardware and software by developing automated scripts and running regression on existing Google platforms.
- Manage testing and releases of networking products, including managing timelines and project plans.
- Write and review test plans with teams, including identifying and gathering requirements to test networking features of a moderate to high-complexity project, participate in cross-functional reviews with related teams which cover test plans and test results.
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