Google Looking for Software Test Engineer at Kirkland, WA Full Time

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development and testing, using C++, Java, Python or other coding languages.
• Experience generating product-specific test plans and executing testing accordingly.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering projects in a large matrix organization.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to perform corrective code changes.
• Experience with test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, automation, and debugging.

About The Job

At Google, our philosophy is build it, break it and then rebuild it better. That thinking is at the core of how we approach testing at Google. Unlike roles with similar names at the other companies, Test Engineers at Google aren’t manual testers — you write scripts to automate testing and create tools so developers can test their own code. As a Test Engineer, you navigate Google’s massive codebase, identify weak spots and constantly design better and creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You’ll have a huge impact on the quality of Google’s growing suite of products and services.

You use your knowledge of testing and testability to influence better software design, promote proper engineering practice, bug prevention strategies, testability, accessibility, privacy, and other advanced quality concepts across products.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google’s product portfolio possible. We’re proud to be our engineers’ engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$203,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the reliability of new and existing platforms.
• Write, execute and test plans to validate and improve the serviceability and life-cycle of NPI platforms for Google Data Centers.
• Review engineering designs, participate in technical discussions, and drive high quality extensible engineering investments for the areas of work.
• Perform data analysis, primarily Root Cause Analysis (RCA), to predict failures and recommend/perform corrective code changes.
• Understand architecture design and develop monitoring tools for effective bug detection.

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 .