Senior Data Center Power & Efficiency Engineer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to drive the design and optimization of our mission-critical facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop infrastructure strategies, and ensure compliance with codes and standards across electrical and cooling domains.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration with security, IT/telecom, and mechanical groups to advance state-of-the-art data centers. Competitive pay includes bonus and equity.

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.
• Experience working with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, or architectural).
• Experience in people management and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new algorithms and methods for optimizing data center efficiency and performance. Design, validate, and implement controls algorithms to manage electrical and mechanical stability.
• Analyze and recommend approaches to manage dynamics of the electromechanical systems and their interactions within a data center.
• Conduct empirical statistical analysis/modeling on relevant data for use in data center controls.
• Optimize the entire data center system, with a view across data center architecture, electrical, cooling, and power management.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to implement proposed strategies and algorithms in our technology system; develop Machine Learning algorithms for pattern recognition and Bayesian and non-linear systems.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

System design mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Power system design tools

Job description

Google is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to drive the design and optimization of our mission-critical facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop infrastructure strategies, and ensure compliance with codes and standards across electrical and cooling domains.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration with security, IT/telecom, and mechanical groups to advance state-of-the-art data centers. Competitive pay includes bonus and equity.