About The Role

Role Overview

We are seeking an operational specialist to support the Google Meet
Hardware (Rooms) team in New York City. This role will own end-to-end
hardware inventory lifecycle tracking, physical setup and maintenance of
the NYC testing lab, and procurement/budget support for hardware orders and
vendor contracts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable
working with physical hardware and enterprise ERP/procurement systems, and
proactive in maintaining a clean, fully operational lab environment.
*Key Responsibilities**

Hardware Inventory Lifecycle & Asset Management*

*Asset Ingestion & Tracking:* Intake all incoming prototype, dogfood,

and production hardware into inventory tracking tools (SAP Prod / Agile /
gPLM). Record serial numbers, MAC addresses, asset tags, and assign
appropriate Project Codes (e.g., brand new MP, dogfood, development,
trusted tester).

*Inventory Trackers & Spreadsheets:* Maintain and update primary

hardware inventory trackers (NYC Hardware tracker, GPN Index, Rooms QA
inventory) to ensure real-time accuracy of device locations, statuses, and
assignees.

*Audits & Reconciliation:* Perform bi-weekly physical inventory

counts/audits across storage rooms, lab benches, and desk areas. Reconcile
discrepancies between physical counts and system records.

*Disposal & E-Cycling (Dispo):* Coordinate quarterly hardware purges,

routine lab cleanup, and e-recycling workflows via GUTS and secure disposal
partners (SLS/SIMS). Properly categorize, de-register, update status to
"Retired" in SAP Prod, and stage hardware in designated disposal bins.

*Check-in / Check-out Support:* Manage asset returns and reassignments

for cross-functional team members (SWE, QA, PM, UX).
*2. NYC Lab Setup, Device Provisioning & Lab Maintenance*

*Unboxing & Mechanical Assembly:* Unbox, assemble, mount, and cable

new Meet Hardware kits, compute boxes, touch controllers, cameras,
microphones, soundbars, and peripheral accessories.

*Room & Bench Setup:* Deploy and configure Meet Hardware test setups

(Small, Medium, Large room configurations) across lab benches and test
rooms in the NYC facility.

*Device Provisioning & Network Connectivity:* Ensure devices are

properly powered, enrolled into appropriate test domains/Armada fleet,
connected to the CE/test corporate network, and updated to designated
ChromeOS / Meet software builds.

*Day-to-Day Lab Readiness:* Maintain the NYC lab in an "always-ready"

state

Verify all test stations, displays, peripherals, and compute units are

powered on, connected, healthy, and ready for immediate engineering and QA
use.

Continuously organize lab benches, power rails, cabling, and staging

shelves.

Triage basic device power, cable, or network connectivity issues

before escalating to engineering.
*3. Procurement & Budget Operations*

*Purchase Order (PO) Creation:* Initiate and manage POs for hardware

purchases, OEM test units (Logitech, Poly, etc.), lab equipment, and
third-party vendor services through Google procurement tools (Buying Hub /
Navigo).

*Risk Assessments & Compliance:* Execute risk assessments in Navigo

and ensure proper compliance categorization prior to PO submission.

*Budget & Contract Tracking:* Track PO approvals, burn rates, and

active vendor contracts against Cost Center 716 utilizing the internal
contract and PO tracker.

*Invoice & Supplier Operations:* Coordinate with external suppliers

(e.g., Gecko, NTT Data, Maverick Labels) and Google vendor onboarding
systems (Spend/Ariba) to verify invoice accuracy, assist with receipt of
goods, and route approvals.
*Required Qualifications & Experience*

*Experience:* 2+ years of experience in hardware lab management, IT

asset management, logistics coordination, or IT operations.

*Hands-on Hardware Skills:* Comfortable unboxing, assembling,

mounting, and cabling conference room hardware, displays, and peripheral
electronics.

*Systems Proficiency:*
Prior hands-on experience using enterprise ERP/inventory tracking

systems (e.g., SAP, Agile/gPLM).

Familiarity with enterprise purchasing/procurement systems (e.g.,

Ariba, Buying Hub, Navigo, Coupa).

Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive).
*Organizational Skills:* High attention to detail with physical

inventory tracking, serial numbers, and barcode auditing.

*Communication & Collaboration:* Excellent communication skills to

interface with SWEs, QA, Program Managers, facilities teams, and external
hardware vendors.

*Physical Requirements:* Ability to lift and move equipment up to

35–50 lbs (displays, packaged hardware kits, dispo bins).
*Preferred Qualifications*

Familiarity with ChromeOS, Google Meet Hardware peripherals, or video

conferencing systems (Logitech, Poly, Neat, Lenovo, etc.).

Experience working inside tech hardware testing labs, AV testing

environments, or electronics engineering labs.

Prior experience managing vendor quotes, statements of work (SOWs),

and cost center budget trackers.

Salary Range

$66,120.00 - $104,400.00 USD (Salary)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive b enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including

Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC
Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days

401k Plan

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law