Senior Data Center Engineer - Alpharetta, GA

The role

You will build and scale reliable data center infrastructure for the DigitalOcean cloud and AI platform. You will own complex deployments, serve as an escalation point for technical issues, and mentor technicians and engineers.

What you will do

• Own complex deployments including GPU, AI infrastructure, servers, network, and storage hardware
• Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting hardware, network, GPU, and Linux OS issues
• Lead reviews of data center events and incidents to find root causes
• Review new data center spaces, cages, and suites against standards
• Write, review, and approve operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures
• Track and report on operational metrics
• Provide input on hardware, materials, and staffing needs
• Lead site wide projects and mentor Data Center Technicians and Engineers
• Partner with peers and leaders across teams
• Ensure RMA, inventory, and asset management processes are followed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting IT systems
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting GPU hardware at scale for AI workloads
• Strong understanding of infrastructure hardware deployment and troubleshooting across networking, hardware, and Linux OS
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems
• Proficient with bash scripting
• Working knowledge of data center power and cooling
• Strong understanding of cabling plans and best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate and navigate effectively through ambiguity
• Experience mentoring or training junior engineers and technicians
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• New hire equity grant
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
• Flexible time off
• Local team meetups
• Mental health and well being support
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Before you apply

• You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period

About the company

DigitalOcean is a technology company that builds scalable cloud and AI platforms. They aim to simplify cloud for builders through a high-growth, fast-paced environment.