Senior Control Systems Networking Engineer, Data Center

Kirkland, WA, US Sunnyvale, CA, US Until 9/13/2026 7+ years exp First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

About the Job

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.

With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).

As a Data Center Control Networking Engineer, you will act as a technical leader in the design and strategy of our global data center infrastructure. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to define the future of our complex, mission-critical facilities. You will be a recognized domain expert in facility control and networking systems and have a demonstrated track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving long-term technical roadmaps

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scope, requirements for networking initiatives to drive the design, implementation, testing of secure, resilient operational technology (OT) security solutions.
  • Prepare design documentation, and lead the development, implementation, and onsite testing of networking solutions.
  • Review new control system infrastructure initiatives, embedding networking requirements into the life-cycle from initial design, testing to deployment.
  • Execute sustaining and life-cycle activities during pre- and post-deployment, and operations for networking solutions and operational technology (OT) infrastructure components (e.g., supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)/human-machine interface (HMI) servers, clients, and software).
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and maturation of the OT environment to drive risk reduction, and serve as a technical liaison and collaborate between cross-functional teams to resolve complex design, integration, and deployment issues in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience working on critical infrastructure projects related to process improvements.
  • Experience with mission-critical systems and operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical plant processing, etc.).
  • Experience implementing controls engineering.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Networking.
  • 7 years of experience working with mission-critical facilities (Data Centers, Power Plants, or Manufacturing).
  • Experience leading OT networking maturation and improvement initiatives (e.g., secure by design principles, and segmentation strategies).
  • Experience with OT networking design and integration.

Additional Information

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
About this role

Summary

Lead design and implementation of networking solutions for mission-critical data centers.

Job title

Senior Control Systems Networking Engineer, Data Center

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Multiple US locations, remote work not specified

Salary

$144k–$209k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringnetwork designcontrols engineeringmission-critical systems

Preferred skills

OT networkingsecurity by designsegmentation strategiespower systems

Specializations

networkingOTcontrol systemsdata center
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kirkland, WA, USA

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City

New York, NY, USA

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Reston, VA, USA

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San Francisco, CA, USA

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Austin, TX, USA

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