Senior Staff Robotics Automation Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Robotics Automation Engineer to lead the development and integration of autonomous systems in data centers. The role sits within the Physical Infrastructure Robotics team and will partner across hardware, software and systems to maximize uptime and reliability.

You will work hands‑on with hardware in a simulated data center environment, guiding robotics product development from R&D to deployed systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in leading cross‑functional teams and robotics product development.
• Experience in robotic control, planning, kinematics, and mechatronic systems.
• Experience in shipping full‑stack robotics systems.
• Experience in robotics industry, robotics applications development, and turning R&D into deployed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of autonomous physical systems within data centers.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure seamless product integration.
• Aim to maximize operational uptime and reliability of robotics deployments.
• Engage in hands‑on hardware work in a simulated data center environment.

Skills

Robotics leadership

Robotics control

Mechatronics

R&D to deployed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

The Senior Staff Robotics Automation Engineer role at Google focuses on leading the development and integration of autonomous physical systems within data centers. The position is part of the Physical Infrastructure Robotics team, which aims to transform operations through innovative robotics technologies. The engineer will collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure seamless product integration and maximize operational uptime. This role requires hands‑on interaction with hardware in a simulated data center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in leading cross‑functional teams and robotics product development.
• Experience in robotic control, planning, kinematics, and mechatronic systems.
• Experience in shipping full‑stack robotics systems.
• Experience in robotics industry, robotics applications development, and turning R&D into deployed systems.