Hardware Validation Manager for Networking and Signal Integrity

Hardware Validation Manager for Networking and Signal Integrity corporate_fare Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA Apply Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience working in a data center systems architecture, design, hardware bring-up and validation technical environment. 3 years of experience in technical leadership. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 12 years of experience in data center systems architecture, design, hardware bring-up, and validation environments. Experience in signal integrity concepts and high‑precision test equipment for measurements and bit error rates. Experience managing test teams, overseeing lab work, data collection, root‑cause analysis, and improving qualification processes. Understanding of testing and hardware validation requirements, best practices, and algorithms for data center hardware. Knowledge of networking equipment, Network Interface Cards, switches, cabling, and protocol interfaces such as PCI Express and Ethernet. About the job Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct‑to‑consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. As a Hardware Validation Manager in Google's design and test team, you will lead a team that qualifies a wide variety of networking hardware used in Google's data centers, including Network Interface Cards (NICs), switches, cables, and other networking hardware, ensuring they meet Google's stringent requirements for performance, security, reliability, and features. 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 force 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 $189,000-$274,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. 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. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders and external vendors/partners to track qualification status and report progress to organization leaders. Act as a go‑to technical leader with in-depth knowledge of the test methodologies, technologies, equipment and the hardware being deployed. Maintain and improve qualification processes while supporting career development and growth of individual team members and making hiring and talent choices. Conduct signal integrity focused testing of all data center products. Ensure high‑speed interfaces and all other elements on our boards and systems meet specifications and requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.