Staff Data Center Design Lead

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments. 5 years of experience in designing and optimizing data centers, with a focus on machine learning systems. Experience with GPU/TPU architectures, AI system integration, and performance techniques. Experience with data center infrastructure, including power, networking, storage, and cooling systems. Experience with cost and performance modeling for data center infrastructure, and ML hardware. Preferred qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience in large campus‑scale data center design concepts. Experience with current and emerging trends in ML hardware and software, and their impact on data center design. About the job Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department – cutting‑edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state‑of‑the‑art, environmentally‑friendly facilities. You’re a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements – even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior‑level executives, and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians. With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical). The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $171,000‑$248,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Architect and optimize data centers for large‑scale AI/ML deployments, with an understanding of GPU/TPU architecture and system integration to maximize performance and efficiency. Identify and implement solutions to accelerate project timelines and reduce infrastructure costs while maintaining high performance standards. Evaluate emerging technologies and influence industry trends to ensure our data centers are aligned with the latest ML advancements. Partner with internal teams and hardware vendors to troubleshoot performance issues, influence product roadmaps, and integrate innovative AI solutions. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google