Google · 1 day ago
Data Center Technician III, PDEIO Fleet Operations
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company known for its innovative approach. The Data Center Technician III role involves deploying and maintaining hardware and network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and leading site-level activities.
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Responsibilities
Execute advanced tasks to deploy and launch new hardware, data center lab servers, and critical network infrastructure. Resolve escalated technical challenges by leveraging debugging tools and performing complex troubleshooting across a large equipment population
Diagnos, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on servers, consumer devices, and complex infrastructure components
Configure OS-related settings and test new hardware components to ensure seamless integration and performance
Serve as a functional lead for site-level activities, ensuring project timelines and service level objectives are consistently met
Act as a technical escalation point for team members while participating in primary on-call rotations for local site support. Partner across teams to resolve systemic issues and share domain expertise to drive global operational goals
Qualification
Required
Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment
Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware
Experience with networking protocols
Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting
Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Completion of an advanced vocational education program or a degree in a relevant technical field
3 years of experience working with hardware, operating systems, and networking protocols
1 year of experience in network administration or advanced knowledge of network topology and troubleshooting
Ability to write code in BASH, Python, or SQL to automate data gathering, create dashboards, and improve operational efficiency
A track record of mentoring less experienced team members and acting as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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