Test Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA
Test Engineer jobs in Sunnyvale are in high demand, concentrated in the Lawrence Expressway corridor, Downtown Sunnyvale, and the Moffett Park district across semiconductor, networking hardware, and consumer electronics sectors. Employers hiring right now include Nokia, Google, and Apple. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 10 years of experience with architecting complex manufacturing test solutions for CPU/GPU based products.
- Experience with creating manufacturing test strategies that cover from structural through functional and system test.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively on project requirements and schedules.
About the job
Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest and most impactful computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver for Google's computing infrastructure.
The Machine Learning New Product Introduction (ML-NPI) team is the engine behind Google’s AI infrastructure, leading the cross-functional execution required to deploy next-generation ML capacity to our global fleet. As part of this organization, the ML-NPI Test Engineering team ensures the seamless introduction of these technologies by serving as the crucial link between hardware design, manufacturing partners, and data center deployments.
As a Senior Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, you will own the deployment of critical test infrastructure from strategy to execution. You will manage test development schedules and budgets, advocate design-for-testability, and lead engineering teams within Contract Manufacturer (CM)/Joint Development Manufacturer (JDM) environments to ensure our partner factories deliver on time.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $144000 - $208000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define and document comprehensive manufacturing test strategies, optimizing the critical balance between test coverage, production capacity, and technical risk.
- Oversee board and system-level test development, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure alignment with NPI program milestones.
- Identify technical and operational risks, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to support seamless volume manufacturing deployments.
- Partner with design engineering teams to drive Design for Test (DFT) initiatives and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders via status updates and performance dashboards.
- Author and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including end-to-end test processes and detailed test plans, to ensure consistency and operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 10 years of experience with architecting complex manufacturing test solutions for CPU/GPU based products.
- Experience with creating manufacturing test strategies that cover from structural through functional and system test.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively on project requirements and schedules.
About the job
Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest and most impactful computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver for Google's computing infrastructure.
The Machine Learning New Product Introduction (ML-NPI) team is the engine behind Google’s AI infrastructure, leading the cross-functional execution required to deploy next-generation ML capacity to our global fleet. As part of this organization, the ML-NPI Test Engineering team ensures the seamless introduction of these technologies by serving as the crucial link between hardware design, manufacturing partners, and data center deployments.
As a Senior Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, you will own the deployment of critical test infrastructure from strategy to execution. You will manage test development schedules and budgets, advocate design-for-testability, and lead engineering teams within Contract Manufacturer (CM)/Joint Development Manufacturer (JDM) environments to ensure our partner factories deliver on time.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $144000 - $208000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define and document comprehensive manufacturing test strategies, optimizing the critical balance between test coverage, production capacity, and technical risk.
- Oversee board and system-level test development, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure alignment with NPI program milestones.
- Identify technical and operational risks, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to support seamless volume manufacturing deployments.
- Partner with design engineering teams to drive Design for Test (DFT) initiatives and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders via status updates and performance dashboards.
- Author and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including end-to-end test processes and detailed test plans, to ensure consistency and operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle.
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Test Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a test engineer job in Sunnyvale?
Focus on Sunnyvale's semiconductor, networking, and consumer electronics companies, which drive the bulk of local test engineering hiring. Roles concentrate around the Moffett Park and Lawrence Expressway corridors, where chip design and hardware validation teams are dense. Hands-on experience with automated test equipment, JTAG, or RF testing gives candidates a clear edge here. Targeting companies with active silicon or hardware programs is the most direct path.
Which companies hire test engineers in Sunnyvale?
Companies currently hiring test engineers in Sunnyvale include Nokia, Google, and Apple, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Sunnyvale's employer mix skews heavily toward established semiconductor firms, networking hardware manufacturers, and consumer device makers with large on-site validation labs.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Sunnyvale?
Yes, though with limits, test engineering often involves physical hardware, bench work, or lab access, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely software-focused disciplines. About 19% of test engineer openings tied to Sunnyvale are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Software test automation, test infrastructure, and quality assurance roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility locally.
How can I get a test engineer job in Sunnyvale with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Sunnyvale is through test technician or quality assurance associate roles at mid-size hardware or semiconductor companies, many of which operate in Moffett Park and along the Lawrence Expressway. These positions build hands-on bench and ATE skills that translate directly into junior test engineer openings. A degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, combined with any internship exposure at a Sunnyvale-area hardware firm, makes a candidate competitive for entry-level validation roles.
Which industries hire the most test engineers in Sunnyvale?
Most test engineer openings in Sunnyvale sit in Electronics & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Sunnyvale's long history as a center of semiconductor design and networking hardware manufacturing keeps sustained demand for test engineering talent concentrated in those sectors.
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