Senior Software Test Engineer

Google Mountain View, CA, USA Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging. Preferred qualifications Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of experience in specialized testing such as production testing, system integration testing, etc. 1 year of experience working in a structured organization. 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 Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world. US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000–$218,000 + 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. The compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Responsibilities Utilize or develop automation tools or scripts to improve product and engineering health. Develop test plans based on product excellence/test strategy. Conduct test plan reviews with engineers within one or multiple teams. Define the test framework, test preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions to enable others to test functionality. Improve existing test infrastructure or create new test infrastructure to increase efficiency and productivity in test case development, scheduling, or deployment. Participate in product design review with product managers, software/hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to product design, testability, and implementation. 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. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.