Power Architect, Platforms Engineering

Google is a global technology leader that develops innovative products and services used by billions of people worldwide.
$214,000 - $305,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Power Architect, Platforms Engineering

Google is seeking a Power Architect for their Platforms Engineering team to lead the development of innovative power solutions for their computing infrastructure. This role focuses on designing and implementing board and chip level power topologies for large-scale applications. As part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you'll work on developing and maintaining data centers and building next-generation Google platforms. The position requires hands-on experience with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power converter design, technical leadership, and system-level problem-solving. You'll be responsible for innovating power conversion solutions, leading complex projects, and partnering with industry leaders to evaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to guide teams and projects.

Working at Google, you'll be part of a team that powers one of the world's largest computing infrastructures. The position offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale. This is an in-person role that requires physical interaction with hardware equipment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work while providing technical leadership in a dynamic environment.

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Responsibilities For Power Architect, Platforms Engineering

  • Innovate and design on board power conversion specifications and solutions. Analyze performance, cost, reliability and availability trade-offs
  • Lead projects that involve new technologies or new uses of multiple existing technologies
  • Partner with power industry leaders to lead evaluation and adoption of the most engaging technologies
  • Engage cross functionally to ensure successful roll-out, testing and complete validation
  • Provide technical leadership and direction while troubleshooting complex system level power issues

Requirements For Power Architect, Platforms Engineering

Linux
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience working in power converter design including DC/DC converter design and board bring up and debugging, or 7 years of experience with an advanced degree
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership

Benefits For Power Architect, Platforms Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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