Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)
Cerebras · Sunnyvale, CA
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## Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations) ### About the Role Cerebras Systems is seeking a **hands-on Infrastructure Engineer** to support **high-performance, on-premise server and networking infrastructure**. This is an **in-person** role focused on maintaining, provisioning, and troubleshooting **hardware and Linux systems**, working closely with network and systems teams. ### 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 both **physical and OS levels** (VLANs, 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 the 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/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 ### Why Join Cerebras People who are serious about software make their own hardware. Cerebras is building a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of GPUs, with rapid growth and a culture focused on learning, growth, and support. **Apply today** and help build the forefront of AI infrastructure. Learn more: https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us Privacy/CCPA: https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/
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