Google will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Google's sponsorship of a visa.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with Data Centers, Networking, Communication, Hardware, Technical Troubleshooting, and Operating Systems.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience working with and troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools.
Experience working within a data center or networking operation center environment.
Experience with maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
Knowledge of advanced Networking, topology, and protocol.
Ability to communicate in English fluently in order to effectively communicate with representatives.
About the job
Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art 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.
As Data Center Technician, you'll deploy and maintain Google's advanced Data Center Server and Network Infrastructure by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware and server software. You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components (e.g., networks, routers, bridges, and switches). You will participate in or lead local project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.
In this role, duties range from the physical deployment of data center related technology to working closely with various stakeholders. You will ensure that our goals, missions, and projects are successfully delivered, and, more importantly, that they are repeatable across our global array of data centers. You will move and install equipment, and work with infrastructure to ensure Google Data Center quality and reliability.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
Responsibilities
Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center infrastructure.
Assist in deploying, repairing, and troubleshooting next generation machine learning platforms, providing feedback to local deployment/project teams.
Participate in complex troubleshooting and resolve critical technical issues. Test and troubleshoot new server and network hardware components and designs.
Install and maintain switches, routers, and other large-scale networking gear.
Configure and troubleshoot Linux OS related issues.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
