Cerebras

Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)

Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid · FullTime

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EmployerCerebras
LocationSunnyvale, California, United States
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFullTime
Employer posted2 months ago

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.

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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

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.

Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.

Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.

Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.

Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here!

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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