Senior Staff Data Center Engineer & Hyperscale Tech Lead

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 214,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Data Center Engineer and Technical Lead to drive the physical, electrical, and thermal architecture of our global hyperscale data halls. You will bridge hardware systems engineering, facility infrastructure, and construction execution to deliver scalable, factory-assembled solutions that reduce field labor and accelerate capacity worldwide.

You will shape multi-year strategies, author BoD documents, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while leading a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• 12 years of experience designing or engineering server hall layout frameworks, structural boundaries, or containment systems (hot/cold aisle).
• 12 years of experience working with HVAC, liquid cooling (direct-to-chip, immersion), and containment systems.
• People management experience with emphasis on technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year engineering strategy, technical goal, and architectural standards for Google's global data center fleet as the Technical Lead and ultimate authority.
• Architect physical infrastructure, layouts, and frameworks for hyperscale data hall white space and configurations optimized for next-generation compute and AI/ML clusters.
• Author and maintain global BoD documents, physical topologies, and standardized data hall building blocks for rapid, repeatable deployment.
• Drive factory-based assembly methodologies and modular design principles to maximize DFM and minimize on-site timelines.
• Act as the technical bridge between cross-functional teams, OEMs, and industry consortia to align capabilities with scaling commitments.

Skills

Facility design

Mission critical

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Systems Eng or related field

Tools

HVAC systems

Direct-to-chip cooling

Immersion cooling

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Data Center Engineer and Technical Lead to drive the physical, electrical, and thermal architecture of our global hyperscale data halls. You will bridge hardware systems engineering, facility infrastructure, and construction execution to deliver scalable, factory-assembled solutions that reduce field labor and accelerate capacity worldwide.

You will shape multi-year strategies, author BoD documents, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while leading a