(USA-WA-Kirkland) Network Test Engineer Google
Kirkland, WA

Job Description

Our computational challenges are so big and unique we can't just buy our hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Our Platforms Team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Networking Test Engineer you make sure that our massive and growing network is operating at its peak potential. You have hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design. It's your job to make sure Google's cutting-edge technology can perform at scale.

You maintain and troubleshoot networking features and systems, collaborate internally to evaluate and resolve network designs and issues, and develop test plans and processes. You may also lead projects, providing expertise to team members, and manage projects timelines, resources and activities.

Android Messages is the default messaging client handling SMS/MMS and Rich Communications Service (RCS) on Pixel phones as well as phones from a number of other manufacturers. As RCS spreads worldwide Android Messages needs to bring easy seamless RCS chat to users no matter their device, backend, or network.