Data Center Manager, Server Operations (English, Dutch)
Google · Eemshaven, Netherlands
About this role
Google is hiring a manager-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The posting calls out experience with Linux, GCP, Networking, Data Analytics and roughly 8+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Data Center Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- manager
- Track
- hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Eemshaven, Netherlands
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Apr 13, 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.
In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiative (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partners (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You will manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs.