Senior Software Test Engineer

Minimum 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.
• Experience in building testing frameworks, tools and automation within an enterprise environment.
• Experience with test driven development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 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 building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, and in a programming language such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience testing consumer-facing software and hardware.
• Understanding of the Android platform, Wear OS, or other embedded systems.

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.

Our Digital Car Key (DCK) testing team is all about making sure your digital car key experience is super reliable and smooth. We're on a mission to guarantee exceptional quality, ensuring you can always unlock and start your car easily and securely with your phone and watch, and share keys seamlessly across all platforms without any hitches.

In this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of engineers to develop test strategies, test automation, and positively impact product quality.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$211,000 + 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

• Lead the testing strategy, and design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans and automated test cases, ensuring exceptional end-to-end quality for products.
• Architect and build test infrastructure and tools. Be responsible for creating scalable, reliable, and intelligent automation frameworks that redefine testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive technical innovation by exploring and integrating the latest technologies, including AI and machine learning, to enhance test coverage, improve reporting, and optimize our testing processes.
• Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers on the team. Provide guidance, conduct code reviews, and help them grow their skills in test design, automation, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate across teams with product managers, software developers, and other test teams to identify risks and deliver optimal and creative testing solutions that support product goals.