Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)

Cerebras Systems

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 (Bash, Python preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain hardware components
  • Connect servers to high-speed networks and verify connection status
  • Configure BIOS, firmware, and out-of-band management tools
  • Install and provision Linux OS, including network configurations
  • Debug network issues at physical and OS level using Linux tools
  • Follow provisioning playbooks and manage asset records
  • Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate vendor RMAs

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on work with cutting-edge infrastructure
  • Potential for growth into senior technical roles
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • In-person role that fosters direct team interaction
Full Job Description
About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and support our high-performance, on-premise server and networking infrastructure. You will be responsible for maintaining, provisioning, and troubleshooting hardware and Linux systems, working closely with network and system teams. This is an in-person role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across hardware, networking, and system layers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components (CPUs, DIMMs, NICs, storage devices, etc.)
  • Connect servers to high-speed networks (100G/400G), verify optics/DACs, and check link status
  • Configure BIOS, firmware, and out-of-band management (IPMI/iDRAC/iLO)
  • Install and provision Linux OS; configure hostnames, IPs, routing, and NFS mount points
  • Debug network issues at physical and OS level (VLAN, link issues, routing, etc.)
  • Use Linux tools (e.g., ip, dmesg, netstat, ping) to isolate and fix issues
  • Follow provisioning playbooks and maintain accurate records of assets and changes
  • Use scripting (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency
  • Collaborate with internal teams (network, systems, storage) and coordinate vendor RMAs
  • Document procedures and contribute to team knowledge base
  • Troubleshoot and replace failed server components with minimal downtime


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 (Bash, Python preferred)
  • Comfortable working on-site daily and lifting/moving server hardware


Preferred Skills:
  • 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


This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge infrastructure and grow into more senior technical roles. If you enjoy bridging hardware and software with hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.ADD DESCRIPTION HERE

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