Staff Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure
Google· Internet & Cloud Services· Sep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In office
Full-time
Staff
$167K–$235K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
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.
Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver this state-of-the-art physical infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, you evaluate the product designs and create the manufacturing test processes, tools and procedures behind Google’s powerful search technology. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you will ensure manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine Google’s infrastructure needs and product specifications.
You will evaluate the product designs and create the manufacturing test processes, tools and procedures behind Google’s powerful search technology. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you ensure manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You will collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine Google’s infrastructure needs and product specifications. Your work ensures the various pieces of Google’s infrastructure fit together and keep our systems humming along for a seamless user experience.
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: $176000 - $256000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
• Support manufacturing test development for new and existing hardware designs. Write test plans and drive test coverage based on product requirements.
• Develop automated test scripts for functional test, software installation and burn-in using Python. Design, build and deploy test platforms for Google's global manufacturing partners.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and root cause manufacturing yield issues and field escapes. Drive issues to closure with preventive measures.
• Define the manufacturing test strategy for new products and work with our partners to jointly develop the required test solutions.
• Technical Lead
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.
Preferred qualifications:
• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in development of manufacturing test software and excellent networking skills.
• Experience providing technical leadership and leading projects (e.g., test, release, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python).
• Ability in generating product-specific test plans and executing testing.
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