The Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer will manage the hardware reliability of new machine learning, server, networking, and storage products at Google. This role involves performing early system configuration analysis and simulations to assess reliability capabilities. The engineer will also lead reliability test development for hardware designed to withstand rugged environments. Working closely with system architects and product teams, the engineer will define optimal reliability plans and implement ongoing reliability programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Reliability, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with reliability engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD in Reliability, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with system level reliability tools such as Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and Mean Cumulative Function (MCF).
• Experience in accelerated life testing, reliability modeling, and reliability statistics.

• Lead analysis of system hardware designs to enable proactive design evaluations and product de-risking.
• Develop mission profiles for chassis and racks to predict field reliability.
• Implement the reliability plan and lead efforts to assess and mitigate risk of failure during new product introduction.
• Drive reliability test plans and analyze test data to verify design reliability goals.
• Perform early engagement with system architects and product teams to select the best design options and materials.

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