Data Center Design Lead

Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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 are 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.

• 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.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with current and emerging trends in ML hardware and software, and their impact on data center design.

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $171,000–$248,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. 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.

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