Data Center Technician

Lightning AI

$80K — $90K *
Allen, TX 75002In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in data centers with in-depth knowledge of critical infrastructure systems
  • Strong Linux administration experience
  • Experience with networking appliances (Ethernet and InfiniBand)
  • Detail-oriented with precision in debugging and documentation
  • Resourceful problem-solver capable of working independently
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 environment and participate in on-call rotation
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for collaboration with teams

Responsibilities

  • Maintain hardware in the data center, including configuration, maintenance, and monitoring
  • Diagnose and resolve system, compute, and network issues
  • Ensure proper racking, labeling, cabling, and configuration of new infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues
  • Become a subject matter expert on physical technical aspects of the data center
  • Proactively monitor hardware to preempt failures
  • Collaborate with HW Support team on infrastructure support tickets
  • Create installation standards and documentation for consistency across data centers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (U.S.)
  • Retirement and financial wellness support (U.S.)
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development support
  • Wellness and work-from-home stipends
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Help maintain hardware in the data center, including tasks such as configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting assistance

- Help diagnose and resolve system/compute/network issues to restore functionality

- Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured

- Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues

- Become a subject matter expert on all the physical technical aspects of the data center build, from power deployment to containment solution to cabling infrastructure

- Proactively monitor onsite hardware to get ahead of any failures

- Work closely with HW Support team to ensure data center infrastructure-related support tickets are resolved

- Work with RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered

- Create installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers
REQUIREMENTS

- 2+ years of experience in data centers and technically proficient about critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers, such as power distribution, air flow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management

- Strong Linux administration experience

- Experience setting up networking appliances (Ethernet and InfiniBand)

- Attention to detail: precision in debugging work (such as cabling, patching, or configuring equipment), documenting fixes and changes

- Resourceful Problem-solver: doesn't need to be explicitly told to solve an issue, can figure out solutions under constraints

- Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

- Must be able to prioritize tasks and react quickly to issues

- Strong analytical and communication skills: collaborate closely with our network engineers, SREs, on-site remote hands, and operations team to resolve issues and ensure smooth deployments
NICE TO HAVE

- Experience in HPC environments

- Experience working with Dell or Nvidia equipment

We are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value each team member brings to our mission. Final offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and role expectations. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package for eligible roles includes a discretionary bonus, a meaningful equity component, and comprehensive benefits.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is:

$80,000-$90,000 USD

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.

Benefits include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage (U.S.); Private medical and dental insurance (U.K.)
  • Retirement and financial wellness support (U.S.); Pension contribution (U.K.)
  • Generous paid time off, plus holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development support
  • Wellness and work-from-home stipends
  • Flexible work environment


At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.

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