Data Center Technician Intern, 2026

Please complete your application before 24th October 2025. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. 

This internship is intended for students enrolled in an educational program relevant to the job qualifications or those in the penultimate/final year of an accredited full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program located in the EMEA region. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role, for the duration of the internship program. Interns will be required to be available to work full-time for a minimum of 13 weeks over the Summer 2026 (starting in May, June or July) for the duration of the program. 
To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume, and for Bachelor's and Master's students a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred): 

In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume 

In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English. 

Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript. 

Please include your expected graduation or program completion date (month and year), and availability for the internship on your resume. The specific team and project(s) will be determined based on your educational background, interest and skills. 
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Eemshaven, Netherlands; Saint-Ghislain, Belgium; Hamina, Finland.Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an educational program relevant to the Job qualifications or in the penultimate/final year of an accredited full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree program located in the EMEA region.
• Relevant practical or internship experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant practical to internship experience performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g. Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc).
• Relevant practical to internship experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to complete a 13 week full-time internship in the internship location starting either May, June or July 2026.

About the job

Behind Google’s simple search box is one of the most complex technology infrastructures in the world and behind that infrastructure is a various group of Googlers, who design, build, and keep the lights on for our users. Our Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future, and our technicians, engineers, and support teams bring ideas to life. The teams use creative approaches to reduce operational costs and to extend traditional practices to meet our goal of making our data centers the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable in the world.

As a Data Center Technician Intern, you'll be a key part of the Data Center team, gaining experience by helping with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware, including servers and their components, as well as server software like Google's Linux cluster. You'll learn how to configure and manage network components such as routers, hubs, bridges, and switches. Additionally, you will be involved in manual movement and rack installation of equipment and may even have the opportunity to participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations. This internship is a fantastic opportunity to build a solid foundation in data center operations and network infrastructure.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and detailed projects will be determined based on your educational background, interest, and skills.
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.