Network Test Engineer, Network Test Infrastructure

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in software development and testing.

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 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 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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $104000 - $149000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Design, execute and automate comprehensive network test plans, leveraging direct experience in C++, Python and other automation frameworks.
Utilize testing tools such as Ixia, Spirent Test Center, TRex, Wireshark, etc. to assess the performance and reliability of network systems.
Implement various simulation techniques to replicate network conditions for thorough testing.
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.
Triage Automated regression failures and provide failure analysis and manage software releases to production.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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