Google

Data Center Technician III

Google$105K — $146K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with repairing and troubleshooting technical equipment at the component level.
  • Proficient in diagnosing issues related to operating systems and hardware (server and computer).
  • Knowledge of networking protocols is essential.
  • Physical ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) equipment and perform manual tasks like bending and climbing.
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across diverse teams.
  • Identify, report, and resolve issues in data center equipment following established procedures.
  • Ensure the security of data and media, managing compliance with Google's security standards.
  • Disassemble outdated equipment for repair or parts replacement across teams.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on servers and infrastructure independently.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives and flexible schedules.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with talented professionals.
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
  • Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
  • Experience with networking protocols.
  • Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
  • Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
  • Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g. Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc).
  • Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems.
  • Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating and partnering with teams.


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 an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you are excited to work with infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.

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

US: $105000 - $146000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
  • Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure and apply the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for non-standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly erased) managed in accordance with Google security standards.
  • Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, within one or more teams.
  • Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions, independently.

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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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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