Data Center Technician, Hardware

Overview

Data Center Technician, Hardware

Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA

Early

This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

• Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.

• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

• Ability to lift/move 50 lb (23 kg) of equipment and ability to exert physically over extended periods, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.

• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.

• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.

• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in similar roles (e.g., systems administration, network deployment engineer, help desk technician).

• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.

• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

Google isn’t just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google’s powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you’ll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and components) and server software. You’ll also configure 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 can be physically demanding; you should be excited to work with infrastructure at the forefront of computer technology.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible, empowering Google customers with breakthrough capabilities by delivering AI and Infrastructure at 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 innovations, supporting the development of AI models, delivering computing power to global services, and providing essential platforms for developers. From software to hardware, our teams are shaping the future of hyperscale computing, including work on TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $73,500-$103,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level and location; within the range, pay is based on location, relevant skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Compensation details reflect base salary and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

For more information about benefits, please refer to Google’s benefits policy.

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.

• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure, and apply resources needed to resolve identified issues.

• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for standard data security issues (e.g., data erasure) in accordance with Google security standards.

• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.

• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions and limited guidance.

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Google is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workforce representative of the users we serve and providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, or criminal histories where permitted by law. See Google’s EEO Policy for more information.

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