Senior Product Quality Engineer, Google Cloud
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering basics (SPC, GR&R etc.).
- 4 years of experience in quality/reliability/production operation, with experience in New Product development and qualification.
- 4 years of experience with PCBA manufacturing process and server/rack assembly.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
- Experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) quality management and Data Center Operations and fleet Data Analysis.
- Experience in leading successful cross-functional teams for continuous quality issue investigation and quality improvement using practical approaches (e.g., Sig Sigma, Lean Sigma, Quality Metrics, DOE, SPC) and with a proven track record of strong technical leadership, and executive communication.
- Comprehensive knowledge of computing product development, manufacturing processes, and test/debug methods.
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.
As a Senior Product Quality Engineer, you will own the end-to-end quality and reliability strategy for Google's AI/compute/storage/networking platforms. This is an executive, direct leadership role where you will act as the quality and reliability expert for our most advanced hardware. Your work will span the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept and design through high-volume manufacturing, global deployment, and in-fleet operations—ensuring the exceptional performance our customers expect from Google's Cloud infrastructure.
You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners in Silicon Design, Hardware, Test, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations, and SRE to embed quality into our products. Your ability to analyze complex data, drive root cause analysis, and influence design and process improvements will be critical to your success.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end quality and reliability strategy for Google's hardware across its entire lifecycle, from design through field support.
- Lead the resolution of complex, systemic quality issues in manufacturing and the field, driving Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) using structured methodologies.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design specifications, qualification plans, and test coverage to ensure product robustness and mitigate early risks.
- Establish and monitor key quality KPIs. Analyze manufacturing and field data to develop predictive models and drive continuous improvement in design and processes.
- Act as the primary point for customer quality, managing escalations and integrating feedback. Oversee quality and corrective actions with suppliers, including RMA and PCN qualification.
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