Data Center Technician; English, French

Position: Data Center Technician (English, French)
Location: Montreal

Google's  Hardware Operations team  is hiring a  Data Center Technician (English, French)  based in  Montreal, Quebec . This hands‑on technical role sits at the heart of the physical infrastructure that powers Google's products and services — from search to cloud — and is a rare chance to work with some of the most advanced computing technology in the world.

Day to day, you'll be deploying and maintaining  data center infrastructure , troubleshooting server hardware and networking components, and keeping systems running at peak performance. If you're the kind of person who gets excited pulling apart equipment to understand it better and rebuilding it stronger, this role was built for you.

About the Role:

Data Center Technician
As a  Data Center Technician  at Google Montreal, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of data center hardware — from installation and configuration through to end‑of‑life disassembly. You'll work across  servers, networking equipment, and physical infrastructure , applying your technical knowledge to keep Google's systems secure and operational. The role involves working within a team on larger installations while also handling day‑to‑day maintenance and repair tasks with a degree of independence.

This position requires a valid  Reliability Status security clearance  from the Government of Canada (or the ability to obtain one). It is a condition of employment, and the appropriate clearance level must be maintained throughout your tenure. You'll also need to be fully fluent in both  English and French  to support client relationship management in this region. The role involves non‑standard hours including  nights, weekends, holidays, and shift‑based schedules  as required.

Benefits and Salary

This role offers a competitive annual salary of  $84,000–$86,000 CAD , plus a  15% bonus target , equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Google is well known for its employee benefits — visit Google's careers page to learn more about what's included.

Job Details
Company:  Google

Location:

Montreal, QC, Canada

Requisition :  135784997591098054

Pay:  $84,000–$86,000 CAD/year + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities
Working within Google's  Technical Infrastructure team , you'll handle a broad range of technical and operational tasks across the data centre environment. These responsibilities require both physical stamina and sharp diagnostic thinking — a combination that keeps Google's infrastructure performing at its best.

Deploy and operate  new data centre infrastructure across projects and functions

Troubleshoot and diagnose  issues with equipment or infrastructure, applying available resources to resolve identified problems

Maintain data security  by tracking various forms of media and checking for standard data security issues in accordance with Google security standards

Disassemble end‑of‑life equipment  via part replacement or maintenance in a collaborative team setting

Repair and perform preventative maintenance  on servers, machines, and infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions

Install and configure  complex components including networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols

Participate in or lead  small project teams on larger installations and help develop project contingency plans

Requirements / Skills
Google is looking for a technically capable candidate who thrives in a  fast‑paced, physically demanding environment  and brings solid hands‑on experience with hardware and systems. Bilingual communication skills are essential for this Montreal‑based position, as is the ability to obtain a  Canadian government security clearance .

Component‑level repair experience  — hands‑on troubleshooting of technical…