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# Principal Engineer, Data Center Sustainability

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $307,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Software Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A46F10AE97DC49BE90A7B8F2D60B69DD/job/

## About the Role

* PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 15 years of professional or academic experience in systems engineering or computer architecture.
 * Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering initiatives and driving technical strategy.
 * Technical experience in one or more of the following: power management (DVFS, C-states), hardware-software co-design, distributed systems scheduling, or data center power infrastructure., * Experience with large-scale distributed systems and software-defined infrastructure.
 * Experience with telemetry and observability systems for large-scale fleets, including data analysis and extracting actionable insights from large datasets.
 * Strong understanding of grid dynamics, renewable energy integration, and carbon accounting standards (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions).
 * Proven ability to motivate others by creating a shared vision, communicating complex technical concepts clearly, and driving collaboration across organizational boundaries.
 * Strong track record of academic research, publications, and patents in the field of green computing, energy-efficient architecture, or distributed systems.

## Description

* Provide technical guidance and shape the strategic direction for Google's fleet sustainability initiative. Align hardware deployment and software scheduling systems with Google's carbon and energy reduction goals.
 * Integrate performance-per-carbon metrics directly into CPU, TPU, GPU, and storage platform roadmaps. Define the architectural features and policies for next-generation platforms to minimize both operational and embodied carbon.
 * Drive power optimization programs to reclaim idle power capacity.
 * Design and implement the telemetry machinery required to measure, attribute, and report carbon emissions.
 * Partner with chip design, platform engineering, software infrastructure, data center operations, and climate science teams to resolve system-level constraints and execute cross-functional programs.


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