Data Center Technician II, AI Infrastructure

Google; Dublin; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Ireland to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (servers and components) and server software. You may lead small projects and handle network component setups, with a focus on scalable data center infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware deployment, OS configuration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
• Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional stakeholders and leaderships.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and PPE like safety harnesses in accordance with safety and ergonomic guidelines and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of Google Cloud region (e.g., cloud data center) infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve critical or escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
• Help test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs.
• Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

Skills

Server hardware troubleshooting

OS and networking protocols

Project management & collaboration

Physical handling of equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux operating systems

Job description

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
• Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional stakeholders and leaderships.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses in accordance with safety and ergonomic guidelines and assessments.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
• Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional stakeholders and leaderships.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses in accordance with safety and ergonomic guidelines and assessments.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome issues.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time internationally.

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.

Ireland: €74000 - €75500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of Google Cloud region (e.g., cloud data center) infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve critical or escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
• Help test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs.
• Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

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.