Network Test Engineer, Google Global Networking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with testing/releasing networking products.
• 2 years of experience working with and testing multiple L2 and L3 networking protocols as well as troubleshooting automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of Experience with testing/releasing networking products.
• 5 years of experience working with and testing multiple L2 and L3 networking protocols as well as troubleshooting automation.
• Experience architecting and developing test infrastructure to support network solution.
• Knowledge in object-oriented programming languages, such as C++ or Python.

About the job 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 hands-on 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 cutting-edge technology can perform at scale.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining whats 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 force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge 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 $126,000-$181,000 + 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

• Design, develop and execute test plans for networking features.
• Design and deploy suitable testbeds for testing networking software infrastructure.
• Develop test automation tools and automation testing.
• Certify software releases for general use.
• Generate ideas to solve or open-ended problems with multiple approaches to reach an optimal solution.