Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)

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

• 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

Additional information

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