Data Center Technician Intern, 2027

Google; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in the Netherlands is offering a Data Center Technician Intern role. You will gain hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware, including servers and related software, while learning to manage network components and rack installations.

Opportunities to participate in or lead small project teams on larger deployments will help you build a solid foundation in data center operations and network infrastructure, aligning with Google Cloud goals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware including servers and components, and manage server software like Google’s Linux cluster.
• Configure and manage network components such as routers, hubs, bridges, and switches.
• Involved in manual movement and rack installation of equipment and may participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking fundamentals

Hardware diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Linux

Server hardware

Networking equipment

Job description

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.

Netherlands: €40600 (EUR) + 0% bonus target

Learn more about benefits at Google .

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