Staff Data Center Design Lead
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
Keywords: Google, Berkeley , Staff Data Center Design Lead, Engineering , Sunnyvale, California
