Test Engineer, Public Sector

The application window will be open until at least March 28, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.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 or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

4 years of experience providing technical leadership and leading projects (e.g., test, release, etc.).

3 years of experience working with executive leaders.

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 Public Sector (https://about.google/intl/ALLus/public-sector/#::text=We) brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$248,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

Drive the strategy for automation tools or scripts to improve product and engineering health.

Deliver test plans based on Product Excellence/test strategies. Own test plan reviews with engineers and other stakeholders across functions.

Guide the test framework, test preconditions, and other test control and reporting functions to enable others to test functionality.

Own opportunities and manage efforts to improve existing test infrastructure or create new test infrastructure to increase efficiency and productivity in test case development, scheduling, or deployment.

Lead product design reviews with product managers, software/hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to contribute to product design, testability, and implementation.

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