The Alphabet Lab Services Engineer role focuses on developing custom silicon solutions that enhance Google's consumer products. This position is part of the Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team, which designs and builds the hardware and software technologies that power Google's services. The engineer will ensure the precision of test environments and manage the calibration life cycle for specialized lab equipment. This role involves collaboration with hardware engineering and laboratory operations to support the development of next-generation technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in hardware validation, prototype bring-up, or a technical metrology/calibration lab environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience operating or calibrating precision electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience writing or maintaining test automation or data collection scripts in Python or Bash.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, flashing firmware/BIOS, or networking configuration.

• Install, cable, and power-on prototype hardware in the lab, and ensure successful boot and OS installation.
• Design and implement precise calibration procedures for precision electronics test equipment to drive ISO 17025 compliance.
• Write and maintain automation scripts to streamline calibration routines and analyze telemetry data.
• Oversee the procurement, distribution, calibration tracking, and lifecycle management for laboratory test equipment.
• Document hardware errata and provide actionable root-cause analysis for internal teams and external partners.

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