Data Center Area Lead, Server Operations
Google · Council Bluffs, IA | Lincoln, NE
About this role
Google is hiring a senior-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Council Bluffs, IA | Lincoln, NE. The posting calls out experience with Linux, Networking. Compensation is listed at $206,000–$286,000 per year.
- Role
- Data Center Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA | Lincoln, NE
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
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Job description
from Google careersGoogle 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.
Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.
As an Area Lead, you will act as the General Manager for a designated area, assuming full accountability for the operational success of a massive data center portfolio. You will lead a team of site leaders and operations managers, balancing priorities including full Operational Expenditure (OPEX) management, operational efficiency, and critical performance metrics. Beyond the metrics, you are responsible for defining the region’s identity, driving a relentless commitment to site safety and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.