Hardware Engineering Tech Lead, Data Center

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Engineering Lead in Hardware Engineering to pioneer high-impact hardware solutions for our data centers. You will mentor a diverse team of electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and thermal engineers, driving end-to-end strategy from concept to global deployment.

You will collaborate across disciplines, shape technical roadmaps, identify high-value opportunities, and guide executive decisions while balancing ambition with risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in a hardware systems development environment.
• Experience in full product life cycle from design through deployment.
• Experience with data center equipment development.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic goal and provide technical leadership within the Hardware Engineering team to identify, scope, and deliver high-value innovations for Google data centers.
• Mentor and inspire an engineering team, driving technical excellence, strategic resource alignment, and individual career growth.
• Navigate highly complex, ambiguous engineering challenges and advocate data-motivated risk management across hardware domains.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional Google teams and external vendors to streamline technical analysis, problem-solving, and program execution.
• Communicate technical roadmaps and strategic recommendations effectively to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware systems development

Full product life cycle

Data center equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

eCAD tools

Job description

Google is seeking a Technical Engineering Lead in Hardware Engineering to pioneer high-impact hardware solutions for our data centers. You will mentor a diverse team of electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and thermal engineers, driving end-to-end strategy from concept to global deployment.

You will collaborate across disciplines, shape technical roadmaps, identify high-value opportunities, and guide executive decisions while balancing ambition with risk management.