Technical Program Manager I, Carrier Testing, Devices and Services

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

Product Integrity Engineering organization is committed to build and ship safe and reliable products that meet carrier standards and satisfy consumers. Carrier Testing and Certification team plays a key role in achieving this goal by ensuring Pixel product quality, certifying wireless devices for global carriers, and maintaining trust and in-depth collaboration with carrier partners.

As a Technical Program Manager for Carrier RF OTA System, you will leverage your expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) debugging and testing across technologies like 4G (LTE), 5G (NR), Wi-Fi, and GNSS. You will be directly involved in cross-functional team collaboration and facilitate carrier lab operations. You will develop and execute test plans, deliver US carrier reports, and maintain key carrier relationships to ensure Pixel and Wearable devices meet Google’s high quality and performance standards throughout their lifecycle.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Collaborate closely with Modem Systems, Antenna, RF, and Software teams to deliver high-quality Pixel products.
Develop test plans for mobile devices and validate LTE and NR system performance in conducted and Over-The-Air (OTA) test environments.
Execute and manage US carrier RF OTA certification and customer test site validation throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive debugging sessions, verification of test results, and report delivery to ensure products meet carrier standards.
Identify and establish automatic methodologies to enhance existing practices and improve testing efficiency.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
1 year of experience in program management.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) or antenna testing and characterization using lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, or signal generators).
Experience in software development using C/C++, Python, and SQL for automation or robotics control.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with regulatory processes and requirements for wireless consumer products, such as 3GPP, FCC, and CTIA.
Experience with wireless communication standards and implementation (including but not limited to 5GNR, LTE, GNSS, and 802.1).
Experience developing clear test plans to evaluate performance, identify the root cause of any discrepancies, and troubleshoot problems with devices and test platforms.
Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team composed of both technical and non-technical members.