Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$307,000 - $427,000 per year
Job description
The Principal Engineer, Nexus Capacity Engineer role at Google involves leading the technological vision for capacity delivery across a vast computational fleet. This position focuses on architecting and delivering large-scale capacity planning solutions, particularly for AI and ML customers. The engineer will work closely with various infrastructure and operational teams to optimize machine capacity and improve data center utilization. This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in software engineering and capacity management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of experience as a software engineer.
- Experience delivering large-scale capacity planning, IaaS/PaaS solutions, or fleet management systems.
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
- Deep understanding of modern AI/ML infrastructure demands and the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of next generation global fleet planning.
- Define a multi-year engineering roadmap to deliver 10x more data center capacity.
- Partner across AI and Infrastructure organizations to define a unified capacity management product suite.
- Integrate cutting-edge AI/ML and advanced mathematical optimization into capacity planning workflows.
- Pioneer the technological vision for Google's planet-scale capacity delivery.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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