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Server roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Full-service restaurants, hotel dining operations, and hospitality groups with consistent staffing needs are the most active sponsors.
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- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
- 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
- Experience leading operations in a 24x7 environment.
- Excellent strategic problem-solving skills and experience managing remote teams.
- Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a various and collaborative team environment.
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As a Server Operations Manager on the third-party data centers (3PDC)-EFS team, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians within third-party facilities, ensuring Google’s sophisticated server, storage, and networking systems meet strict availability goals, service level agreements, and environmental safety standards at scale.
In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations and guide your team through the entire life-cycle of server and network hardware, including installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Additionally, you will take charge of complex infrastructure deployments, manage project timelines, and develop robust contingency plans. As a people manager, you will be deeply invested in your team’s professional development and career growth while modeling teamwork attributes that positively impact site culture.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of individuals, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short-and long-term strategies.
- Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
- Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
- Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.
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.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
- 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
- Experience leading operations in a 24x7 environment.
- Excellent strategic problem-solving skills and experience managing remote teams.
- Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a various and collaborative team environment.
About the job
As a Server Operations Manager on the third-party data centers (3PDC)-EFS team, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians within third-party facilities, ensuring Google’s sophisticated server, storage, and networking systems meet strict availability goals, service level agreements, and environmental safety standards at scale.
In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations and guide your team through the entire life-cycle of server and network hardware, including installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Additionally, you will take charge of complex infrastructure deployments, manage project timelines, and develop robust contingency plans. As a people manager, you will be deeply invested in your team’s professional development and career growth while modeling teamwork attributes that positively impact site culture.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of individuals, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short-and long-term strategies.
- Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
- Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
- Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Server
Verify your experience documentation before applying
PERM labor certification requires proof you meet the job's stated requirements. Gather employment verification letters, pay stubs, and reference contacts from prior restaurant or hotel roles before you start outreach to sponsoring employers.
Target multi-unit hospitality groups specifically
Hotel chains, casino dining operations, and restaurant groups with recurring server turnover file PERM applications far more consistently than independent restaurants. Search for employers with active EB-3 filing history rather than cold-applying to single-location venues.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
DOL disclosure data shows which employers have actually filed EB-3 petitions for server roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can target verified sponsors directly instead of sifting through job listings with no sponsorship history.
Confirm the employer's PERM wage commitment upfront
Your offer letter must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your work location. Cross-check the posted role against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, since employers who set wages below that threshold will fail the PERM audit.
Understand the PERM recruitment window your employer must run
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory 30-day recruitment period before filing PERM. That window cannot be shortened, so your green card timeline starts before the I-140 is even filed. Plan your current visa status accordingly.
Get your priority date secured early in your job search
Your EB-3 priority date is set when the employer files your PERM application, not when you start work. For applicants from countries without significant visa backlogs, securing that date early can meaningfully shorten your path to a green card interview.
Green Card Server: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a server role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Server positions qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or other worker category depending on the employer's requirements. Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups regularly sponsor foreign servers through PERM labor certification, provided the employer can document that the position could not be filled by a qualified U.S. worker after completing the mandatory DOL recruitment process.
How does green card sponsorship for servers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa sponsorship requires a role that qualifies as a specialty occupation, which server positions generally do not meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no such requirement and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most nationalities, while H-1B approval can come faster but doesn't lead directly to permanent residency.
What does the PERM process require from a server applicant?
The PERM process is primarily employer-driven, but you need to meet the specific minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. DOL requires employers to post and recruit at the prevailing wage before filing. You'll need employment history documentation showing you meet those requirements, since USCIS reviews that evidence during I-140 adjudication after PERM is certified.
How do I find restaurants or hotels that sponsor green cards for servers?
DOL maintains public disclosure data on every PERM application filed, including the employer name, job title, and location. Migrate Mate pulls this data so you can search specifically for employers who have filed EB-3 petitions for server roles, letting you focus your applications on venues with a real track record of sponsorship rather than guessing from job listings.
Does my country of birth affect how long my EB-3 green card takes?
Yes, significantly. EB-3 green card availability depends on your country of birth, not citizenship. Applicants born in countries with high demand, such as India or China, face long visa backlogs because annual green card numbers are capped by country. Applicants from most other countries currently have current or near-current priority dates, meaning a much shorter wait after PERM and I-140 approval.