Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)

The role

You will support high-performance on-premise server and networking infrastructure. This involves maintaining, provisioning, and troubleshooting hardware and Linux systems.

What you will do

• Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components
• Connect servers to high-speed networks and verify optics/DACs
• Configure BIOS, firmware, and out-of-band management
• Install and provision Linux OS
• Debug network issues at physical and OS level
• Use Linux tools to isolate and fix issues
• Follow provisioning playbooks and maintain accurate records
• Use scripting to automate routine tasks
• Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate vendor RMAs
• Document procedures and troubleshoot failed server components

Required qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure engineering roles
• Proficient in Linux system administration and network configuration
• Strong hands-on knowledge of x86 server hardware and enterprise networking
• Familiar with BIOS configuration, firmware updates, and remote management tools
• Skilled in physical setup and troubleshooting of high-speed NICs and optical links
• Experience with VLANs, static routing, and diagnosing layer 1–3 issues
• Ability to write scripts for automation and diagnostics
• Comfortable working on-site daily and lifting/moving server hardware

Nice to have

• Bash, Python preferred
• Experience with PXE, NFS, RAID controllers, and monitoring tools
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
• Prior experience in a lab or R&D hardware/software environment

About the company

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip. The company works with leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.