Data Center Hardware Technician — Onsite Infra & Repairs

Google; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including Linux clusters. You will work onsite in data center environments, lead small projects, and coordinate with teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance.

Role requires lifting 50lb, non-standard hours, and travel as needed, with compensation including base salary, 15% bonus target and equity. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb and perform physical tasks over extended periods.
• Work non-standard hours including weekends, nights, holidays and shift-based schedules.
• Available to travel to support business priorities as required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose complex issues.
• Maintain data security and integrity, track media for non-standard data security issues.
• Disassemble equipment at end-of-life via part replacement within teams.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers or infrastructure.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is hiring an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including Linux clusters. You will work onsite in data center environments, lead small projects, and coordinate with teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance.

Role requires lifting 50lb, non-standard hours, and travel as needed, with compensation including base salary, 15% bonus target and equity. Equal opportunity employer.