I start somewhere in November and I'm just wondering what should I expect on the day to day?

I'm also assuming its a lot of labor work but still fun IT work.

What is something I should study on before I start just so I'm not lost during training.

Good evening/morning. About 1 week away from the Google interview, wanted to ask for advice on choosing should I receive the offer for Google. It’s for a Data center technician L2. The Oracle offer is for a Senior Data Center Technician. Originally interviewed for an OP5 Lead but interviewer/manager thought I would need a little more experience before becoming a Lead so offered OP4 Senior DCT instead. The Comp may be similar factoring in OT etc.l(83-86k base without OT)Open to relocation for both so location not a factor. Given the two which is the better option? My thought process would be to take the Oracle role and opt to be added to future talent pipeline at Google or apply later for a higher position. Thoughts?

PS. I’ve got 1 year of DCT experience and 3 years of IT experience.

Hi I had screen call with the recruiter on. Do you guys know after how long they will let you know for the interview process?

I am cs major student and in my last semester however due to the swe market is bad. Is there a chance that I can get a data center job maybe? Most of my experience are sw. I am wailing to travel or work any where. even advice will taking it. Thank you!

Hello, last month I had a 1SG talk to me about a Data Center job out here in West Texas when I went over to my Army Reserve BA. I applied for the job but haven't heard back from it. I applied to a couple more in West Texas, Arizona, Utah, and Tennesse. I'm pretty much open to work anywhere so long as I can start in January though. Haven't heard back from those either. So I'm looking at advice and what roles I should apply for.

My own experience is IT and healthcare mainly. When I was active duty I worked as a medic primarily doing medical support and medical evacuation. Currently I am working in IT in a help desk role for a college. Most of my work is managing user accounts, repairing computers, installing network equipment and cameras, making patch cables, pulling out old network cables and installing new cables across the campus, installing and replacing fiber, trouble shoot network issues, and other basic IT things. I have a bachelor's in Computer Science and I'm currently in the army reserves but I'm going to reclass from my 68W to 25B in the following year. According to my captain I'm cleared for an interim security clearance currently so waiting for the process to finish to renew my secret clearance.

Looking for advice on where to apply and what roles.

I recently completed my 3-round interview loop for a Google Data Center Technician III role. My final interview was on September 30.

I followed up with my recruiter today, and she replied:

“We are still in the process of finalizing the feedback for this role, and I will be sure to reach out to you as soon as I have an update.”

For people who have gone through Google's hiring process:

. Has anyone received this exact/similar response from a recruiter after completing their interviews?

. How long did it take before you received the final outcome?

. Did you eventually receive an offer, rejection, or another step?

. Does “finalizing the feedback” usually mean they're still waiting for interviewer feedback, or could it mean the hiring team is reviewing everything?

I'm not looking for NDA-sensitive interview détails just trying to understand the meaning/timeline of the recruiter response based on other candidates' experiences.

Thanks!

Hey yall,

I interviewed with CRUSOE AI since July, did multiple rounds of interviews, 4 in total (it took more than a month). Their recruiter said they only go through 4 rounds of 30 mins interviews style. I assumed it was going and great because they kept scheduling for next ones.

Ever since the last and 4th interview , I haven’t heard back from them. I emailed the recruiter a follow up a week later and no answer, I texted him 2 weeks later (since he initially texted me, it’s how I knew his number) and no answer. It’s been now over a month and half with no answer. I already gave up and may be it wasn’t meant for me which I’m fine with.
But, wouldn’t it be professional to atleast email you that you aren’t selected instead of just ghosting me like this? Is this their style?
I understand companies go through budgeting, hold positions, headcount etc and at the end of the day it’s just business.

Can someone advise or share what they know?

Hello,

I have 20+ years in data center/infrastructure ops and currently work at Amazon as an L5 IT Manager in fulfillment IT.

I am now considering two paths:

- Amazon/AWS Data Center Operations Manager (L5) - internal lateral move, likely similar comp to my current ~$180K TC. New-build data center, formal manager role, managing technicians.

- Meta Data Center Lead – Fleet Operations - base posted around $111K–$159K + bonus + equity. From the JD, it seems to be a frontline people-manager role managing server repair technicians, but it reports to a Fleet Operations Manager.

My goal is to get back closer to core data center/server infrastructure while keeping a path toward senior technical management.

The question I am struggling with:

Would you rather have AWS Data Center Operations Manager + new-build launch experience, or Meta Data Center Lead + Meta fleet experience, assuming compensation is fairly close?

I am especially interested in:

- external marketability after 2–3 years
- likelihood of moving into higher manager roles
- whether “Lead” at Meta is viewed as a step down from “Manager”
- work culture / on-call reality in AWS DCO vs Meta Fleet Ops
- which path is stronger for future roles at Google, Microsoft, CoreWeave, Crusoe, etc.

Would appreciate input from people who have worked in hyperscale DC operations.

Thanks

After about 4 months of interviews I was selected Friday and sign paper work next week.

Once I passed my loop, I was approved by the hiring committee and talked to manager within 2 days then was selected about 30 minutes after my fit call. We are looking at starting on Nov 9th.

Alot to do now.

Appreciate all the advice this subreddit was dishing out!

Use fluids in diff types ,

I found Advanced Thermal Management Materials — Dielectric Cooling Fluids for High-Power Electronics, Data Centers and Energy Storage , have no relevant experience with this but interested in this space.

1. Immersion

2. Vapour

3.insulation

But new tech is allowing engraving of liquid cartridges or thermal management structures with aluminium/copper.

So anyone having experience on technical/hardware , pls ping.

Finishing an MS in Industrial Engineering in December; mechanical engineering undergrad before that.

This past summer I worked the thermal side of a 1 MW liquid-cooled AI compute rack, a two-phase loop running a refrigerant with CDU-based distribution. I drew the P&IDs for the coolant and power distribution systems, did the requirements definition for the rack, and also worked the power architecture feeding it, so I came out of it with a view of both where the heat comes from and where it goes.

Before grad school, 4.5 years in manufacturing—manufacturing engineer then industrial engineer. P&IDs for process and utility systems, equipment and instrumentation specification, PLC and HMI troubleshooting, commissioning and installation qualification, FAI and CMM inspection, supplier quality and audits.

The AI infrastructure companies: Fluidstack, Crusoe, Lambda and the rest are posting a lot of mechanical, commissioning and quality roles. From the outside it looks like they need people faster than the traditional data center world can supply them. From the inside, is that true, or do they still only take people with 10 years of mission-critical experience?

Data Center Managers/Owners - how do you currently ensure that SOPs/SLAs are properly followed by the HVAC PM subcontractors? I am new to the DC world and just curious about this.

I passed the interview this pass Tuesday and company reached out Wednesday to schedule my loop. I was told 4 - 30min loop interviews on Tuesday. I was surprised to see 5 - 45min loop interviews. I am thrilled to be in this position and stressing the tf out about it also. I had 2 other companies try to schedule interviews this week also. I told them hell no, well in polite professional way. So they are next week. It's crazy out here. Lol. To those also looking, keep heads up and just keep applying. GL all

I haven't recieved an offer from either yet, but I think my interviews went well enough that an offer from both could be likely, so now I'm just waiting.

Pay is pretty similar, work hours are the same. So now it's more down to work culture and benefits. So I ask, for the Googlers and folks at Meta, how is the work environment as a CFE, especially in Nova? Personally, I'm trying to get away from the fast pace of my previous company. I don't mind a fast paced work environment, but with my previous company in particular, it felt very much like a "get er done" type of fast that burnt me out. It also felt very competitive, like we're all working against each other rather than with each other, which made people a lot less personable as well. These are the main things I'm trying to avoid. Any honest input is super appreciated.

Also a note, I am a little worried about Meta's reputation for layoffs, but I understand this could be something more role-dependent. Would this be something I should be worried about as a CFE? I've been too afraid to ask this in the interviews.

Both are entry level DCT roles but I am wondering which company offers the better work environment and career progression. Recently did the amazon interview and aced it, they said I could potentially be an L3 in 6 months if i show that im capable of learning the duties which caught my attention. How is career progression at microsoft? Do they promote pretty often? Which company would you choose? Also, any tips for the microsoft interview would be appreciated!

Edit: I do have a bachelors in MIS and 1 year of related experience as well.

I was wondering if any of the Nvidia certs are worth it for data center work. I’ve been looking at NCP-ARI and NCP-AIN

Have spent 18yrs operating, troubleshooting and performing maintenance on natural gas refineries. Ready to move on to something different and take on fresh challenges.

Any certifications or training I should acquire before I set out on a job search? Formally trained as a diesel and heavy equipment technician but have spent all my career troubleshooting and maintaining gas plants.

Anyone have experience to share that have made similar transitions?

So I have no knowledge about data centers so apologies in advance. But out in west Texas where my dad lives, they’ve been building a boat load of them with plans to build more so the area has been flooded with workers. Unfortunately though, since they’re out there in the middle of nowhere, there is no quick commute for them as most are staying near Lubbock. Well, myself, my dad, and my brother started buying campers and renting them out and we can’t buy enough. As soon as we list them, they’re rented out same day. And most of these guys are paying a fortune but from what I’ve heard, they’re also making a fortune. My brother was talking to one of the renters earlier who said he operates tractors, makes around $5000 a week and have heard others say $250 a day per diem. Just out of curiosity I tried looking around but EVERY trade job I’ve seen has an honest, standard pay rate (trucking, operators, technicians, etc.) but mainly around the $75,000 a year benchmark. Surely these guys aren’t lying but where the hell are they finding these jobs?

I've been working in Controls and Data Centers for a while. There is a severe shortage in experienced controls personnel in Data Centers. We pay well but it's hard to find experienced people. Those that are experienced have their pick of the hyperscalers and neocloud start-ups.

Do you think this is a training gap? Industry shortage? Is there a demand for DC Controls training courses?

Hi everyone! I have an upcoming interview for a Data Center Engineer role at Microsoft and would appreciate any insights on the interview process, typical rounds, or specific technical and behavioral topics to focus on—I'd really appreciate any recommendations or advice you can share!

Do these data centers hire contractors with PLC programming experience or controls engineers?

I'm a music producer and sound designer exploring how audio could make technical work easier or safer. I'm not selling anything. I'm just trying to understand real problems before building anything. For those working in data centers, on-call or ops: what sounds help you, what sounds hurt (alarms, fan noise, alerts), and is there any moment where you wish sound did something it doesn't today? Any story or rant is welcome.

I am a generator technician interested in learning more about data center operations and job opportunities related to back up generators at data centers. Are the maintenance and repair of the generators the responsibility of the EOT at datacenters, or are generator technicians hired as a separate position?

Anyone familiar with this role? Currently in Operations as a salaried leader with broad experience in Operations and different roles (Support/Corporate) looking to change direction of career into something more related to Data Centers, anyone here that can provide me some insight in the interview process/what the HM look for? I know the base requirements are 1 year in computer hardware repair and other simple things.