About the job

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.

With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that involve new power systems and power electronics technologies or new uses of multiple existing technologies.

• Accelerate the pivot towards LVDC systems for future data center designs with your expertise in power systems and power electronics.

• Partner with power industry leaders to lead the evaluation and adoption of the most compelling technologies.

• Engage cross-functionally to ensure successful roll-out, testing, and complete validation.

• Provide technical leadership and direction while troubleshooting complex system level power delivery issues.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with direct current power distribution design, in areas of steady state and dynamic scenario, protection measures.

• 5 years of experience with power converter design including AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC converter design.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Power Electronics, Power Systems or a related field.

• Experience in power converter design including DC/DC converters, AC/DC rectifiers, UPS, etc.

• Experience in data center power system design, including microgrids.

• Experience in design or validation with power budgeting/sizing for AI/ML.

• Understanding of power electronics and various power conversion designs for data center power delivery and power converter modeling and simulation.