Strategic Negotiator, Data Center Leasing and Acquisitions

Strategic Negotiator, Data Center Leasing and Acquisitions

Google place San Francisco, CA, USA ;
Austin, TX, USA ; +2 more

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The application window will be open until at least January 12, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. 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.

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By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
San Francisco, CA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Reston, VA, USA;
Thornton, CO, USA
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• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.
• 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, business-focused sourcing, or infrastructure acquisition.
• Experience in agreement drafting, financial modeling, and analysis (e.g., Yield on Cost, NPV, IRR).

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with data center technology, power transmission/distribution, and cooling technology (e.g., understanding of technical requirements like redundancy models (N+1, 2N) and power density).
• Experience in managing and negotiating government incentives and economic development agreements.
• Ability to demonstrate a track record of success working with industrial developers or a major cloud provider.
• Ability to work in a changing, ambiguous, and global environment, with comfort presenting to C-suite and executive leadership.

As a Strategic Negotiator, you will be on the front lines of securing the physical infrastructure that powers Google’s global products, including Google Search, Google Cloud, and AI innovation. You will have experience in data center real estate, commercial negotiations, financial modeling, and the ability to drive multi-million-dollar transactions from market analysis to agreement execution.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy for acquiring and structuring third-party data center (colocation) capacity and build-to-suit and joint venture development projects globally. You will directly translate into accelerated capacity delivery and multi-billion-dollar savings for the company.

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 team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge 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 $171,000-$254,000 + 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 .

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