Architectural Design Lead, Google Data Centers
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year
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; Kirkland, WA, USA; New
York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Structural
Engineering or equivalent practical experience. Certification in
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). 3
years of experience working on industrial or data center projects
within an Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC)
environment. Experience using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk
Construction Cloud for design coordination, life safety review, and
architectural documentation. Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree in Chartered engineering, Civil engineering, Structural
engineering or a related field. 4 years of experience as a Licensed
Architect with National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards certification (NCARB). 4 years of experience as a key
contributor to multi-phased projects within architecture,
engineering, or construction firms. Experience working with
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
for architectural design, life safety coordination, and project
review. Experience managing external Architecture and Engineering
vendors for data center design while utilizing Python and Dynamo to
automate the design tasks. 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). As an Architectural Design Lead, you will
drive the development of next-generation data center infrastructure
by merging expertise in building codes and fire/life safety with
the 3D modeling. Working alongside the engineers, you ensure the
architectural direction is integrated into broader system designs.
Your focus extends beyond aesthetics to the rationalization of
space planning and material circulation, ensuring every square foot
is optimized for performance and safety. A strategist and effective
communicator, you will distill technical concepts into insights
across digital mediums and global platforms. With excellent time
management, you will navigate changing priorities and international
deadlines to maintain the integrity of the architectural scope. By
bridging the gap between product-level details and top-level
assembly, you ensure the execution of technical designs and the
success of the facility's infrastructure. The AI and Infrastructure
team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers
with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and
Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and
velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers,
and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force
behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the
development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled
computing power to global services, and providing the essential
platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software
to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading
hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of
our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking,
Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. The US
base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$174,000
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 Collaborate with
cross-functional engineering and security teams to lead product
development and assembly integration for architectural scopes.
Rationalize requirements with internal operations and engineering
teams to define and optimize next-generation data center designs.
Conduct internal and external design reviews to validate building
code compliance, space planning, people/material circulation, and
headcount modeling. Review construction-level drawings and
specifications from internal and external vendors to ensure
alignment with architectural program standards. Serve as the
primary escalation point for site localization, using engineering
judgment to adapt canonical designs to meet specific local
requirements and operational feedback.
Keywords: Google, Berkeley , Architectural Design Lead, Google Data Centers, Engineering , Sunnyvale, California
