Cerebras
Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Sunnyvale, CA
Employer listed it 2 months ago · Added yesterday
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Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Sunnyvale, CA
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $165k–$255k a year, a typical range taken from 594 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Sunnyvale, CA, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Sunnyvale, CA, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
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- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
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:
Requirements
- ·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
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Cerebras, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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