Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience as a Software Test Engineer or in a similar role, with a focus on designing and developing test methodologies, writing comprehensive test plans, and creating automated test cases.
- Experience in a programming/scripting language such as Python, Java, or C++.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience testing consumer-facing software and hardware, with an understanding of the Android platform, Wear OS, or other embedded systems.
- Ability to communicate complex findings and new initiatives to executive leaders with excellent communication skills.
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.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the test strategy for key features and components of Googles wearable devices. Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans and scalable automated test cases.
- Design and build robust, reusable test tools and infrastructure that contribute to the team's core automation frameworks.n Responsible for creating reliable and efficient tests for your areas of ownership.
- Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to identify risks, define testability, and deliver creative testing solutions that ensure your features are high-quality and ship on time.
- Improve our testing processes by researching and evaluating new tools, optimizing existing tests for speed and reliability, and sharing your knowledge with the team.
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 .
