The Hardware Validation Engineer role at Google focuses on making technical contributions to hardware design and validation projects. The position involves working in a simulated data center environment, where the engineer will interact with hardware equipment and support new product engineering. The AI and Infrastructure team aims to empower Google customers with advanced capabilities by delivering AI and Infrastructure solutions at scale. This role requires collaboration with various teams to develop methodologies and tools that enhance hardware systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field.
• Certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• 1 year of experience working in a hardware engineering technical environment.
• Experience with Linux, networking, network troubleshooting, failure diagnosis, and debugging.

• Help design and build system-level testbeds and maintain lab space, tools, and infrastructure.
• Work with teams to develop software and hardware systems and methodologies.
• Coordinate interactions between labs and engineering teams.
• Anticipate and resolve problems by applying knowledge and skills.
• Generate implementation plans and provide technical expertise during deployment activities.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.