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Principal Engineer, Infrastructure and Data Center Operations

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

$256,000 - $356,000 per year

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Job description

The Principal Engineer for Infrastructure and Data Center Operations at Google will serve as the executive technical representative for Data Center Operations across the AI and Infrastructure division. This role focuses on driving innovative solutions to address significant AI infrastructure challenges while ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment. The team is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of advanced data center infrastructure that supports Google's services. The position requires collaboration across various teams to enhance performance and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in a technical, mission-critical field.
  • 15 years of combined experience in the design, construction, commissioning, or operation of hyperscale, mission-critical data center infrastructure.
  • Experience in one or more core data center operations disciplines such as thermal management, high-voltage distribution, or infrastructure controls/automation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive forward-looking, innovative approaches to anticipate and address Data Center Operations' challenging AI infrastructure problems.
  • Act as the executive technical triage point for critical operational issues, assessing and delegating resolution to the appropriate engineering or operational teams.
  • Serve as the key technical lead ensuring Data Center Operations operational requirements, standards, and field-level challenges are actively represented and integrated into New Product Introduction, tool development, and strategic planning processes.
  • Define and drive the technical roadmap for next-generation Data Center Operations, focusing on automated operations, rich tooling, and predictive/condition-based maintenance.
  • Act as a trusted and neutral arbiter to drive consensus and alignment on technical approaches and strategies across cross-functional work streams.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

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