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Hardware Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google · Sunnyvale, CA, USA

As a Specialized Hardware Test engineer, you will work with a team of hardware test engineers who are responsible for prototype bring-up, validation, and qualification of server, networking, and optical platforms. You will also be responsible for liaison between engineering design and test teams to ensure lab resources are accounted for and that we are ‘lab-ready’ for new products entering the Research and Development (R&D) labs as well as supporting sustaining and debug efforts. In addition you will ensure the labs are well organized and operating in a safe working environment.

Our Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team designs and builds the
hardware and software technologies that power all of Google's services. Our computational challenges are complex and unique, enabled by cutting-edge custom hardware designed and made in-house. As a hardware engineer, you will design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You will see those systems from concept all the way through to high-volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers, affecting millions of Google users.

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

US: $108000 - $153000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1 year of experience working in a lab environment.
  • Experience with Linux and networking configuration.
  • Ability to lift and move 30 lbs of equipment and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certification in RHCE or CCNA.
  • 5 years of experience working in an engineering laboratory environment.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams on bringing up tasks on prototype hardware that include assembly, device programming with hardware tools, and firmware updates.
  • Ability to manage and organize lab inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain an organized, clean and safe operating lab.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,392 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $135K/year, with most offers between $109K and $172K (10th–90th percentile: $91K–$207K).

This posting lists $108K–$153K, in line with the $135K market median.

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