AC/DC Rack Power Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AC/DC Rack Power Engineer to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves designing innovative power solutions for data center applications, demanding expertise in power electronics and a collaborative mindset. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in power converter design.
• Experience with AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC converter design.
• Understanding of power converter modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and design rack and data center power conversion solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for application requirements.
• Lead projects involving new technologies.

Skills

Power electronics laboratory measurement techniques

Investigative skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics

Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data Acquisition systems

High power supplies

Job description

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This is a specialized role which requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering hardware must be performed on site.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in a power converter design technical environment including AC/DC, DC/DC or DC/AC converter design for data center power delivery system, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in technical leadership.
• Understanding of basic power electronic laboratory measurement techniques and equipment, such as oscilloscopes, Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, and high power supplies or loads.
• Knowledge of power converter modeling and simulation and relevant experience in data center power system design or battery backup system design.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python/Perl.
• Excellent investigative and organizational skills, with a well-focused attention to detail, communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams.
  
  

About The Job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As an AC/DC Rack Power Engineer in Technical Infrastructure, you will play a key role in the development of one of the world's fastest growing computing infrastructures. You will work as part of a team to deliver innovative power solutions for data center computing applications.

The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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

• Innovate and design on rack and data center power conversion specifications and solutions including AC/DC rectifier, power shelf, PDU (power distribution unit), battery backup system, etc. Analyze performance, cost, reliability and availability trade-offs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and partner with power industry leaders to evaluate and adopt the most compelling, technologies.
• Lead projects that involve new technologies or new uses of multiple existing technologies.
• Engage cross-functionally to ensure successful roll-out, testing and complete validation.
  
  
  

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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

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