Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Center Orchestration

Company: Google
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in the design of data center systems engineering, system architecture, controls and integration. 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role; defining the technical direction and overseeing projects. Experience in planning the business strategy. Preferred qualifications: Experience with strategic planning. About the job Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Data Center Orchestration automates the physical management and functional testing of hardware in Google's data centers and releases them to support production services. In this role, you will work in a unique area of Google that bridges the physical with the virtual. You will gain detailed knowledge of Google's racks, machines, networking, and machine learning equipment, and ensure Google can meet its growing demand for compute resources. You will be responsible for working with other leads to define the technical strategy, grounded in business impact, and guide the team towards the execution of that goal. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 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 Change the way Google's existing fulfillment ecosystem deploys and manages capacity. Work with partners to determine optimal processes to support Google Cloud's growth. Define the goal for your team and execute the roadmap. Mentor and develop team members on technical and non-technical skills to create an exceptional team. Facilitate collaboration and open communication.

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