Google

Data Center Server Operations Site Lead

Google$205K — $285K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years managing technical teams for hardware server maintenance.
  • 3 years in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • 3 years in a people management or leadership role.
  • Experience with Linux and developing network architecture.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the site-level server operations team aligning with global objectives.
  • Implement and promote a robust safety culture focusing on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
  • Hire, coach, and develop managers and technicians while leading succession planning.
  • Accountable for local performance metrics, identifying process optimization opportunities.
  • Align and guide site partners across various departments for operational coordination.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Access to top-tier retirement plans and stock options.
  • Continuing education and professional development support.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work possibilities.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
  • 3 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • 3 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
  • Experience with different operating systems (e.g. Linux) and developing network architecture.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in managing and developing other people managers.
  • Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  • Expertise in Linux operating systems and developing network architecture.
  • Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership.


About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

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: $205000 - $285000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Site Leadership and Strategy: Oversee the day-to-day management of the site-level server operations team, ensuring all priorities are consistent with global company objectives.
  • Safety and EHS: Implement and drive a robust safety culture at the site, advocating Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to foster a secure, and collaborative environment.
  • People Management and Succession: Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and technicians; actively lead succession planning and build a robust talent pipeline.
  • Operational Performance: Accountable for localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Align and guide site partners-including Facilities (DCOps), Security, GSO-L, Construction (DCS) and NetOps-to ensure seamless operational coordination without direct reporting authority.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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