Data Center & Lab Technician - AI Accelerator Infrastructure - Contract

What You Will Do

Rack, stack, cable, and decommission servers, PDUs, network gear, and storage in on-premises labs and colocation facilities.

Execute hardware bring-up for d-Matrix AI-accelerated systems and validation test benches, including BIOS configuration, firmware validation, and Linux OS installation.

Replace and upgrade components, including PCIe cards, NICs, storage, memory, and accelerator hardware, across multiple server generations.

Maintain accurate asset and inventory records in DCIM tools (NetBox, Jira, or equivalent), including hardware configuration state, warranty, end-of-life status, refresh schedules, and spare parts.

Coordinate equipment moves between lab, staging, and colocation, and manage shipping, receiving, and RMA workflows.

Diagnose and resolve hardware, power, thermal, and network connectivity issues, and serve as first physical responder for incidents, escalating to SRE engineers with clear documentation and reproduction steps.

Write and maintain SOPs, rack diagrams, cabling guides, and runbooks that a new technician can follow without shadowing.

Keep lab spaces organized, ESD-compliant, and audit-ready, and support parallel workstreams as silicon programs evolve.

What You Will Bring

3+ years in data center operations, hardware validation, or systems technician roles, with hands-on server experience.

Rack-and-stack experience, including server installation, PDU and patch panel cabling, rack power planning, and professional-grade cable management.

Hardware bring-up experience, including BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware updates, component replacement, and OS installation on Linux.

Linux command-line proficiency to run diagnostics, inspect logs, and execute runbooks independently.

Experience with DCIM or inventory tools and a track record of accurate, current records.

Strong written communication, including documenting work, escalating with context, and writing SOPs others can follow.

Ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Colocation data center experience (Equinix, CoreSite, Digital Realty, or similar).

Experience with AI/ML or GPU hardware (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel accelerator cards) in a lab or production environment.

Familiarity with high-speed interconnects such as InfiniBand, RoCE, and SFP/QSFP optics.

Basic Ansible exposure, including running playbooks and understanding what they do.

Python or Bash scripting for operational task automation.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

d-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.

d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.