Product Design Engineer, PhD, University Graduate, Platforms Infrastructure
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X This is a specialized role which requires
physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data
center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety
equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering
hardware must be performed on site. Minimum qualifications: PhD
degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related
field. Experience in any one domain of mechanical engineering
through internships, academic research, or publications. Experience
in electronics packaging, server systems, data centers, or a
related industry. Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD), thermal analysis techniques, pipe flow (pressure drop)
calculations, and structural modeling techniques. Preferred
qualifications: Experience in one or more advanced cooling
techniques such as liquid cooling, thermal interface materials,
thermo-electric devices, two-phase heat transfer or heat
exchangers. Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM), Original Device Manufacturer (ODM), and cooling system and
component suppliers. Experience capturing temperature, pressure,
velocity, power, flow rates, acceleration, displacement, sound,
FloTHERM, IcePak, and CAD experience. Experience working with
cooling strategies used for package, boards, systems and data
centers. About the job Our computational challenges are so big and
unique we can't just buy our hardware, we've got to make it
ourselves. Our Platforms team designs and builds the hardware,
software and networking technologies that power all of Google's
services. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design and evaluate
our data center systems, identifying product requirements and
contributing to research and project planning. From the chip to
chiller, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing an
architecture that will scale with Google's continued growth. With
your technical expertise, you will lead and manage projects,
develop product and process improvements, provide consultation to
others and help facilitate training and development. As a Product
Design Engineer, you will design and evaluate our server platforms
and data center systems, identifying product requirements and
contributing to research and project planning. From the chip to
chiller, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing an
architecture that will scale with Google's continued growth and
innovation. With your technical expertise, you will conceive, lead
and manage projects, develop product and process improvements,
provide consultation to others and help facilitate training and
development. You will develop and deliver excellent thermal
systems, products, and advanced technologies with a focus on
end-to-end, chip-to-chiller, infrastructure stack optimization and
innovation opportunities, in collaboration with cross-functional
partners. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s
possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough
capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at
unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our
customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of
Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's
groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our AI
models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services,
and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to
build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping
the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams
working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud,
Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research,
and much more. The US base salary range for this full-time position
is $132,000-$189,000 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 Contribute to overall system architecture from
chip to chiller and make interdisciplinary tradeoffs to optimize
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of overall compute infrastructure.
Develop thermal/mechanical/system designs from package to data
center level optimizing for cost and efficiency while innovating
for performance. Design thermal management hardware including
material selection, heat sinks, heat exchangers, air movers, pumps,
and all supporting equipment. Develop appropriate specifications
and test procedures as necessary to ensure desired reliability and
performance of electronic equipment, collaborate, supervise,
mentor, and motivate suppliers to design and develop excellent
products and mentor engineers in all aspects of concept
development, analysis, design, and specification.
Keywords: Google, Lodi , Product Design Engineer, PhD, University Graduate, Platforms Infrastructure, Education / Teaching , Sunnyvale, California
