Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/24/2026
Compensation
$275,000 - $382,000 per year
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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