Data Center Technician Intern, 2027

Google; Hamina; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Technician Intern in Finland for a 13-week, full-time internship during Summer 2027. You will assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of servers, hardware and network components, and racks in a data center environment.

The role requires that you are enrolled in a related program and located in Finland for the duration. Preferred candidates are in penultimate/final year of study, with hands-on IT equipment experience and the ability to complete

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an educational program relevant to the job qualifications or in a full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program in the EMEA region.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and server software.
• Configure and manage network components such as routers, hubs, bridges, and switches.
• Assist with rack installation and movement of equipment in the data center.
• Contribute to data center operations and network infrastructure learning.

Skills

OS Troubleshooting

Hardware Troubleshooting

Networking Protocols

Education

Bachelor/Master Student

Job description

This internship is intended for students enrolled in an educational program relevant to the job qualifications or those in the penultimate/final year of an accredited full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program located in the EMEA region. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in Finland for the duration of the internship program. Interns will be required to be available to work full-time for a minimum of 13 weeks over the Summer 2027 (starting in May, June or July) for the duration of the program. Individuals applying for this position will not be eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90 days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about an application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for that particular role. However, our recruiters might reach out if we find a different potential match for your skills, interests, and experience.

Please include your expected graduation date (month and year), and availability for the internship on your resume. The specific team and project(s) will be determined based on your educational background, interest and skills.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an educational program relevant to the job qualifications or an accredited full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program located in the EMEA region.
• Relevant practical or internship experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant practical to internship experience 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).
• Relevant practical to internship experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to complete a 13 week full-time internship in the internship location starting either May, June or July 2027.
• Currently enrolled in your penultimate/final year of education.

About The Job

Behind Google’s simple search box is one of the most complex technology infrastructures in the world and behind that infrastructure is a various group of Googlers, who design, build, and keep the lights on for our users. Our Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future, and our technicians, engineers, and support teams bring ideas to life. The teams use creative approaches to reduce operational costs and to extend traditional practices to meet our goal of making our data centers the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable in the world.

As a Data Center Technician Intern, you'll be a key part of the Data Center team, gaining experience by helping with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware, including servers and their components, as well as server software like Google's Linux cluster. You'll learn how to configure and manage network components such as routers, hubs, bridges, and switches. Additionally, you will be involved in manual movement and rack installation of equipment and may even have the opportunity to participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations. This internship is a fantastic opportunity to build a solid foundation in data center operations and network infrastructure.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

Finland: €34800 (EUR) + 0% bonus target

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and detailed projects will be determined based on your educational background, interest, and skills.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .