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Physical Hardware Engineering Director

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/24/2026

Compensation

$275,000 - $382,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Physical Hardware Engineering Director at Google will lead the technical direction and execution for the next generation of physical solutions in data centers. This role involves integrating complex robotics and mechanical solutions to support Google's hardware roadmap, including ASICs, TPUs, GPUs, and more. The director will work within the AI and Infrastructure team, focusing on delivering innovative mechanical and thermal solutions at high velocity and reliability. The position requires significant technical leadership and management experience in the computing hardware industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 15 years of experience working in the computing hardware industry.
  • 10 years of experience in technical leadership and engineering management.
  • Experience architecting and shipping hyperscale compute or high-reliability physical hardware products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a comprehensive physical hardware roadmap for Google's data center hardware.
  • Drive mechanical, cooling, and robotics solutions from early architecture through to volume production.
  • Anticipate and mitigate complex deployment challenges in a high-demand environment.
  • Steer technical engagements and partnerships with suppliers to ensure high-quality manufacturing.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior engineers across various teams.

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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