# Data Center Operations Site Lead at Google

- Company: Google
- What the company does: Learn more about Google. Explore our innovative AI products and services, and how we. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://about.google/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/103488548627194566-data-center-operations-site-lead
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/google-data-center-operations-site-lead/

## About the role

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 a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components
- 3 years of experience developing and managing managers
- Experience in building consensus, resolving operational trade-offs, and driving results across independent cross-functional site organizations (e.g., DCOps, NetOps, Security) without direct reporting authority
- Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment)
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required