Senior Director, Engineering, Data Analytics and Insights

Google's Data Analytics and Insights (DANI) organization is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead their Analytical Storage team. This critical role oversees major systems including Sawmill and Napa, which are fundamental to Google's data infrastructure. Sawmill manages business-critical event records while ensuring user privacy, while Napa serves as Google's Exabyte-scale distributed data warehouse.

The position requires an exceptional leader with deep technical expertise in distributed systems and data management. You'll be at the forefront of Google's AI initiatives, collaborating with teams like Google Deep Mind, Ads, and Search to support LLM training needs. A major focus will be modernizing Sawmill's infrastructure, transitioning from legacy systems to contemporary architecture.

As part of Google's Core team, you'll influence technical decisions across the company, building solutions that impact billions of users. The role offers an attractive compensation package including a base salary range of $323,000-$465,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings 18+ years of experience leading infrastructure engineering teams, with proven success in managing distributed systems at scale. You'll need to balance technical leadership with people management, fostering an inclusive culture while driving engineering excellence.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Google's data infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technology and world-class teams. The role combines strategic leadership, technical innovation, and organizational development, making it perfect for seasoned engineering leaders who want to make a significant impact at one of tech's most influential companies.