Staff Network Test Engineer, Platforms, Network Infrastructure

NETWORK_ENGINEERING
USA
March 7, 2026
FULL_TIME

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    March 7, 2026
  • Location
    USA
  • Expiration date
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Job Description

2026-02-23T07:59:22.020Z

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years 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.
  • Experience with TCP/IP, Python, Networking Protocols, Test Automation, Test Frameworks, Test Design, Test Coverage, Network Infrastructure, and Software-Defined Networking.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in software development and testing.
  • Experience with C++ and Networking Servers.

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 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 team 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$254,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

  • Identify and report bugs, including escalating issues to the engineers or managers.
  • Develop and execute test plans, including contributing to the hardening of device hardware and software by developing automated scripts and running regression on existing Google platforms.
  • Manage testing and releases of networking products, including managing timelines and project plans.
  • Write and review test plans with teams, including identifying and gathering requirements to test networking features of a project, participate in cross-functional reviews with related teams which cover test plans and test results.

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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