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 Apple, Nokia, and Google. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degreein Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience working in a hardware or data center technical environment.
- 2 years of experience with Linux, networking, network troubleshooting, failure analysis.
- Experience with diagnosis, data center server, debugging/troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5 years of validation engineering experience focused on hyperscale servers, high-performance computing, or data center platform infrastructure.
- Proven experience building automated hardware test suites and integrating test benches into continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Strong cross-functional technical leadership skills with a proven track record of driving complex hardware anomalies to resolution.
About the job
Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) delivers high-performance compute, storage, and networking hardware infrastructure powering next-generation system platforms. As a Hardware Test Engineer within PIE, you will lead the validation, bring-up, and qualification of complex hardware systems from early design phase prototypes to deployment readiness.
In this role, you will partner closely with silicon designers, system architects, and network test engineers. You will help drive rigorous validation plans, isolate, troubleshoot and debug board-level and system-level anomalies, and build automated testbeds to ensure our platform infrastructure meets high standards for performance, efficiency, and reliability.
hardware and software technologies that power all of Google's services. Our computational challenges are complex and unique, enabled by cutting-edge custom hardware designed and made in-house. As a hardware engineer, you will design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You will see those systems from concept all the way through to high-volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers, affecting millions of Google users.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Help design and build complex system-level testbeds and maintain lab space, tools and infrastructure.
- Diagnose hardware, silicon, and system level issues using software tools to isolate root causes across hardware, firmware, and signal interfaces.
- Design and maintain automated test scripts and automation tools to enable continuous validation and regression coverage. Generate implementation plans and provide technical expertise and guidance during deployment activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address hardware bugs, and ensure seamless resolution.
- Anticipate and resolve problems by applying knowledge and skills, escalating design, manufacturing and product test issues to other people within the organization when appropriate.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degreein Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience working in a hardware or data center technical environment.
- 2 years of experience with Linux, networking, network troubleshooting, failure analysis.
- Experience with diagnosis, data center server, debugging/troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5 years of validation engineering experience focused on hyperscale servers, high-performance computing, or data center platform infrastructure.
- Proven experience building automated hardware test suites and integrating test benches into continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Strong cross-functional technical leadership skills with a proven track record of driving complex hardware anomalies to resolution.
About the job
Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) delivers high-performance compute, storage, and networking hardware infrastructure powering next-generation system platforms. As a Hardware Test Engineer within PIE, you will lead the validation, bring-up, and qualification of complex hardware systems from early design phase prototypes to deployment readiness.
In this role, you will partner closely with silicon designers, system architects, and network test engineers. You will help drive rigorous validation plans, isolate, troubleshoot and debug board-level and system-level anomalies, and build automated testbeds to ensure our platform infrastructure meets high standards for performance, efficiency, and reliability.
hardware and software technologies that power all of Google's services. Our computational challenges are complex and unique, enabled by cutting-edge custom hardware designed and made in-house. As a hardware engineer, you will design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You will see those systems from concept all the way through to high-volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers, affecting millions of Google users.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Help design and build complex system-level testbeds and maintain lab space, tools and infrastructure.
- Diagnose hardware, silicon, and system level issues using software tools to isolate root causes across hardware, firmware, and signal interfaces.
- Design and maintain automated test scripts and automation tools to enable continuous validation and regression coverage. Generate implementation plans and provide technical expertise and guidance during deployment activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address hardware bugs, and ensure seamless resolution.
- Anticipate and resolve problems by applying knowledge and skills, escalating design, manufacturing and product test issues to other people within the organization when appropriate.
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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 Apple, Nokia, and Google, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 33% of test engineer openings tied to Sunnyvale are remote or hybrid as of November 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 November 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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