Data Center Server Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift‑based schedules as required.

• Experience leading and improving Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large‑scale infrastructure, network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.

Google’s 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, oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components, and take charge of complex installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware (such as servers and related components) and server software (such as Google’s Linux cluster).

They will also configure more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. You may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of teams within data center operations.
• Communicate priorities and facilitate hand‑off of operations to following shift leads.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving business goals.
• Ensure data center‑related priorities are consistent with company objectives and implement the safety culture at the site while fostering a collaborative team environment.

United States: $138,000 – $201,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Google is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve and providing an 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 condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.