Data Center Technician, Global Server Operations

Google

2 - 4 years

Delhi

Posted: 26/10/2025

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Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
Experience with Linux Administration, Network Infrastructure, Hardware, Project Management, Technical Support Operations, or Network Diagnostics.
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, and networking protocols.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required and flexibility to work in a 24/7 or 8/7 support model.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
Experience with 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).
Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and to adapt to changes in a fluid work environment.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the 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.

Responsibilities

Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center infrastructure.
Learn and apply skills in repairing and troubleshooting different machine platforms.
Configure and troubleshoot Linux OS-related issues.
Test and troubleshoot new server, storage and network hardware components and designs.
Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.

About Company

Google is a multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It is best known for its search engine but also develops products and services in areas like online advertising (Google Ads), cloud computing (Google Cloud), operating systems (Android, Chrome OS), web browsers (Chrome), and consumer electronics (Pixel devices, Nest). Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., its parent company formed in 2015. It plays a major role in shaping the internet, AI, and digital innovation globally.