Data Center Technician II, AI Infrastructure

Data Center Technician II, AI Infrastructure Overview

This role sits within Google’s Hardware Operations organization and supports the physical infrastructure that powers Google’s search, cloud, and AI systems. The work is centered on keeping data center and cloud region environments running reliably, with a mix of hands-on hardware work, server software support, troubleshooting, and coordination with other teams. The position is based in Waltham Cross, UK, and is presented as an early-career opportunity for someone who can work from direction, collaborate closely with teammates, and continue developing their technical knowledge.

What you will do

• Help deploy, maintain, and support infrastructure in Google Cloud regions, including cloud data center environments, and contribute to or lead related operational projects.
• Investigate and fix urgent or escalated technical incidents involving impacted equipment.
• Test and diagnose new server hardware parts and new hardware designs to support safe and reliable rollout.
• Set up server operating systems and resolve OS-related problems when they arise.
• Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain server hardware, its components, and the server software that runs in Google’s Linux-based environments.
• Work with more complex infrastructure elements such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and the protocols that connect them.
• Join small project teams for larger installations and help prepare contingency plans so work can continue if issues occur.
• Perform physical tasks that are part of data center operations, including moving and installing racks and other equipment.

What you need

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with computer hardware and server hardware, including the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Experience working with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Project management experience, including collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• The physical ability to handle equipment tasks such as lifting, carrying, or moving items up to 50 lbs, along with the ability to use required safety equipment such as ladders, step stools, limited weight-bearing work platforms, and PPE including safety harnesses, following safety and ergonomic guidance.
• Experience maintaining and monitoring server systems.
• Experience in a data center or network operations center setting.
• Experience using Linux.
• The ability to partner effectively with other teams to work through issues and solve problems.
• Willingness to travel internationally for up to 20% of the time.
• English fluency, since Google says English proficiency is required for all roles unless the posting says otherwise.

Team and role context

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google’s products and services. In this role, you would be part of the AI and Infrastructure organization, which focuses on delivering AI and infrastructure capabilities at very large scale with strong efficiency, reliability, and speed. The team supports a wide range of customers, including Google employees, Google Cloud customers, and users around the world. The broader organization works across TPU development, Vertex AI, Google Global Networking, data center operations, systems research, and related areas.

The posting also describes the role as an early-level position where the successful candidate will complete assigned work with guidance, work closely with teammates, and continue learning the concepts and processes relevant to the job.

Additional information

Google says it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and that it is committed to building a workforce that reflects the users it serves. The company also notes that applicants who need an accommodation can use its accommodations form.

Google further states that it does not accept agency resumes and will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes sent by recruitment agencies.

The posting includes standard Google privacy and equity notices, including that information collected through Google Careers and applications is subject to Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy, and that any equity grants are discretionary, subject to approval and the terms of the relevant stock plan and grant agreement.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through Google Careers. The page includes options to apply, share the role, copy the link, or email the posting to a friend.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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