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Senior Thermal Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/14/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $218,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Thermal Test Engineer role at Google focuses on evaluating and improving the thermal performance of high-power server designs in a simulated data center environment. This position is part of the Test Infrastructure team, which is essential for ensuring the reliability of advanced computing equipment. The engineer will work closely with design engineers to develop test plans, create test fixtures, and analyze thermal performance. The role requires hands-on interaction with hardware and collaboration with junior team members and external vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 4 years of experience in a thermal design/test technical environment, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
  • Experience with air and liquid-cooled data center environments and Linux testing environments.
  • Experience with Linux and scripting in a research and development lab.

Responsibilities

  • Characterize and evaluate the thermal performance of high-power server designs using various lab equipment.
  • Collaborate, develop, and execute test plans and strategies in a timely manner.
  • Perform data analysis and generate test reports to improve thermal performance.
  • Set up and troubleshoot systems in the Linux environment, including installing operating systems and software tools.
  • Maintain lab space, tools, and materials while managing inventory of prototype devices.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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