Test Engineer, YouTube

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience developing automated test and test suite automation using object oriented scripting languages (Python, Java, C/C, etc.)Experience with test automation methodologies like webdriver, earl gray, espresso on all platforms.Experience with integration, infrastructure, and tools development.Preferred qualifications:Experience designing and developing robust and scalable automation frameworks using industry best practices.2 years of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health (e.g., compilers, automated releases, code design and testing, test automation frameworks).Understanding of continuous integration and test driven development.About the job At Google, our philosophy is build it, break it and then rebuild it better. That thinking is at the core of how we approach testing at Google. Unlike roles with similar names at the other companies, Test Engineers at Google arent manual testers -- you write scripts to automate testing and create tools so developers can test their own code. As a Test Engineer, you navigate Googles massive codebase, identify weak spots and constantly design better and creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. Youll have a huge impact on the quality of Googles growing suite of products and services.In this role, you will work on large scale consumer YouTube Products based both in Bengaluru and in the United States for the right Test Engineer. You should be able to adapt to creating comprehensive automation and testing strategies for projects. You will be working with a very experienced group of Test Engineers based in both Bengaluru and in the United States. This is a great chance to improve your skillset and grow in your career, as you deliver impact to globally recognized YouTube products.At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun - and we do it all together.Responsibilities Develop scalable and reliable automated tests for testing YouTube products on all platforms.Define and develop infrastructure to improve automation and developer velocity Drive to improve softwareQuality assurance(QA) processes and methodologies.Work with cross-functional teams and strive to come up with optimal and creative solutions.Work in conjunction with a well reviewed, growing, and supportive team on large cross-team engineering efforts.Build custom dashboards and metrics to provide signals on quality trends.

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