Principal Engineer, Server Operations

Google is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their Server Operations team, a crucial role responsible for maintaining and optimizing the company's vast global data center infrastructure. This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring 15 years of experience in hardware product deployment and support.

The role sits at the intersection of hardware engineering and operational excellence, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between theoretical design and practical implementation. You'll be responsible for setting the technical direction for ServerOps while ensuring the reliability and scalability of Google's server operations. This involves close collaboration with Platform Engineering, Fleet Management, and various other engineering teams.

As the overall ServerOps Technical Lead, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of Google's infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technology at an unprecedented scale. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $256,000 to $360,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of server infrastructure, networking, and virtualization technology, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. You'll be expected to make critical decisions under pressure while balancing technical requirements with business objectives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technical leader to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies. You'll be working in either Sunnyvale, CA or Atlanta, GA, contributing to the infrastructure that powers Google's vast array of products and services used by billions of people worldwide.