Data Center Technician III
Google· Hardware Operations
MumbaiFull-timePosted 4d ago
About the role
Google Hardware Operations role focused on installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining data center hardware and server software, with emphasis on physical deployment, network components, and cross-stakeholder collaboration to ensure reliable, repeatable deployments across Google's data center network.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and repair advanced server hardware and server software.
- Manage and set up complex network components, including routers, bridges, and switches.
- Lead or contribute to local installation projects, create contingency plans, and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Ensure mission goals and deployments are reliably executed and repeatable across Google's global data center network.
- Manage equipment movement and installation to uphold data center quality and operational uptime.
Qualifications
- Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware and experience with networking protocols.
- Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
- Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and physical stamina for extended periods (bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
- 2 years of experience in troubleshooting hardware and network issues using Linux tools (e.g., LPIC-1, CCNA).
- Proven experience in maintenance of server and storage systems.
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
Skills
Required:Server hardwareNetworking protocolsLinux tools (LPIC-1, CCNA)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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