Test Engineer, YouTube

A platform where everyone has a voice to share stories, explore interests, and build community through video content.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For Test Engineer, YouTube

YouTube is seeking a Test Engineer to join their team in developing and maintaining automated testing solutions for their platform. This isn't a traditional manual testing role - it's a technical position focused on creating sophisticated test automation frameworks and tools. The role involves working with YouTube's extensive codebase to design and implement comprehensive testing strategies that ensure product quality and reliability.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with teams across both Bengaluru and the United States, providing exposure to globally recognized YouTube products. You'll be part of a company that believes in the power of shared stories and community building through technology. At YouTube, the focus is on combining cutting-edge technology with creative expression to connect people worldwide.

As a Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing scalable automated tests, improving infrastructure for better developer velocity, and working on large cross-team engineering efforts. You'll collaborate with experienced Test Engineers and have the opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on products used by millions globally.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in languages like Python and Java, experience with test automation frameworks, and a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies. You'll be working in an environment that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, with the goal of ensuring YouTube's products meet the highest quality standards.

This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology and creative content, where you'll help shape how millions of users experience YouTube's products. You'll be part of a supportive team that moves at the speed of culture, constantly innovating and improving how people share and consume content online.

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Responsibilities For Test Engineer, YouTube

  • 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 software Quality 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

Requirements For Test Engineer, YouTube

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's 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 grey, espresso on all platforms
  • Experience with integration, infrastructure, and tools development

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