Data Center Server Operations Manager

Google•Pryor Creek, OK

7d•$138,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Google's Hardware Operations team monitors the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. The Data Center Server Operations Manager manages a team of Data Center Technicians and oversees the quality installation of server hardware and components, as well as complicated installations and troubleshooting. The team installs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and server software, including Google's Linux cluster. It also configures complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. Team members may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. The role is part of the AI and Infrastructure team, which delivers AI and infrastructure at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity for Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users worldwide. The team supports AI models, computing for global services, developer platforms, and work across hardware, software, TPUs, Vertex AI, global networking, data center operations, and systems research. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $138,000–$200,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and directing operations management initiatives.
Ability to work non-standard hours and differing rotations or shifts.

Responsibilities

Lead a team, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals, meet regularly with team members about performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
Partner with teams to meet goals and with stakeholders to manage facility activities and set and implement short- and long-term strategies.
Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures; track and analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities and ensure alignment with organizational policies.
Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
Support and contribute to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives with other teams, ensuring environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.
Oversee quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting.
Manage a team responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and server software, and configuring complex networking components and protocols.