Hardware Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

Hardware Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure Engineeringcorporate_fare Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USAEarlyExperience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.Apply

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience working in a hardware engineering lab environment, or an advanced degree.
• Ability to lift/move 30lb (14kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.Preferred qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience working in an Engineering laboratory environment.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams on bring-up tasks (e.g., hardware assembly, programming with hardware tools, and firmware updates).
  • Experience configuring Arista network switches.
  • Experience managing and organizing lab inventory of highly used consumables by lab users.About the jobAs 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 cutting-edge data centers affecting millions of Google users.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 you are 'lab-ready' for new products entering the Research and Development (RandD) labs as well as support, sustain and debug efforts. In addition, you will ensure the labs are well organized and operate in a safe working environment.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 $102,000-$150,000 + 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 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
    • Perform linux systems administrative tasks which will include debugging system and network issues related to lab networks, and connectivity to engineering test setups.
    • Work with cross-functional teams on tasks such as prototype hardware assembly, program with hardware tools, and install firmware updates.
    • Receive and manage hardware components and material for projects and disperse hardware per allocation plan.
    • Work with teams bringing up new labs and services. Tasks include documenting lab bench and rack configurations and prioritize tasks related to project bring up.
    • Manage and organize lab inventory of consumables and equipment utilized by lab users. Maintain an organized, clean and safe operating lab.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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