The Server Operations team is responsible for keeping the servers, networks, amd logistics processes in Google’s global fleet of data centers running smoothly and efficiently. The team installs, commissions, operates and maintains some of the most sophisticated systems equipment in the world. We strive to be creative, team-oriented technicians and managers working daily to operate systems in Google’s data centers that are changing computing.
Google is seeking a Principal Engineer who will be responsible for setting the overall technical direction for the NASA ServerOps region- driving innovation and ensuring the reliability and scalability of NASA Server Operations. They will partner with Platform and Prod Ops leaders to ensure the product hardware roadmap and features are compatible and support product deployability, serviceability and fleet maintenance in all DC designs while balancing cost, efficiency, and technology innovation.
As the NASA ServerOps Technical Lead, you'll build collaborative bridges across Google, including Platform Engineering, Fleet Management, Tech Writing, and multiple engineering organizations.
Google continuously innovates on the designs of the server, storage, and networking hardware. While performance of the hardware is key, our ability to quickly deploy the hardware at scale in Google’s own and third-party data centers is also critical. Once deployed, the ability of our teams to repair, maintain, upgrade, move, and decommission the hardware is critical to the efficiency of our fleet, effectiveness of our data center technicians, and directly impacts our customer experience.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $256,000-$356,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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