Hardware Systems Test Engineer, Networking, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering
Google · Posted Nov 13, 2026
- Sunnyvale, California, United States
- On-site
- $132K–$189K per year
- 5+ years
Lead the validation, bring‑up, and qualification of complex hardware systems from early design phase prototypes to deployment readiness within Google’s Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team.
Compensation
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Help design and build complex system‑level testbeds and maintain lab space, tools and infrastructure.
- Diagnose hardware, silicon, and system level issues using software tools to isolate root causes across hardware, firmware, and signal interfaces.
- Design and maintain automated test scripts and automation tools to enable continuous validation and regression coverage.
- Generate implementation plans and provide technical expertise and guidance during deployment activities.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address hardware bugs, and ensure seamless resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Nice to have: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Nice to have: 5 years validation engineering experience focused on hyperscale servers, high‑performance computing, or data center platform infrastructure
- Nice to have: proven experience building automated hardware test suites and integrating test benches into continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines