Job Summary:
xAI is a company focused on creating AI systems that aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The Data Center Operations Technician will be responsible for maintaining the health of server and network infrastructure in data centers, ensuring efficient operations and quick resolution of issues.
Responsibilities:
โข Report to the job site during initial construction and report back to the engineering team as required.
โข Performing troubleshooting and monitoring of the servers and network in our data centers and global points of presence
โข Rack and stack of data center network equipment
โข Maintain Warehouse inventory and asset management using our internal application.
โข Labeling and troubleshooting for fiber/optics cables
โข Power supply cabling, installation, troubleshooting and repair
โข Installation of racks, servers and switches; this includes staging racks in place, cabling, power up and handoff of hardware to the provisioning team for customer capacity allocation.
โข Manage, response and resolution of data center operations tickets used cross functionally within xAI via Jira.
โข Create and Maintain documentation of tasks and standard operating procedures
โข Receipt and Decommissioning of data center hardware.
โข Vendor returns for infrastructure under and out of warranty
โข Manage spare parts inventory within the data center
โข Define, design, and implement network layouts and solutions within our data centers
Qualifications:
Required:
โข High school diploma or equivalency certificate
โข 2+ years of experience working with server, storage, compute and network hardware
โข 2+ Years of experience troubleshooting and repairing servers and networking infrastructure
โข 2+ years of experience in Inventory Management, and ordering, receiving and shipping server and network equipment
โข Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
โข Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post employment background checks
โข Physical Requirements: Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
โข Ability to lift up to 35lbs. unassisted
โข Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
โข Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
โข Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Preferred:
โข Strong Linux skills including: Navigating the systemโs directories and filing system, Manipulating files in the Linux shell, User permission configuration, Package installation and software management, Ability to identify and apply different filesystem types, Using Linux commands for process management, Basic troubleshooting and debugging, Bash or other scripting
โข Experience being on-call and ability to respond to critical events as needed.
โข Experience leading Data Center Infrastructure projects.
โข Curious to always learn new things within the Data Center World
โข Excellent prioritization and time management skills
โข Able to work in a fast paced environment
โข Detail Oriented
โข Oracle Experience
โข Inventory Management
โข 4+ years of experience in Structured Cabling Copper/Fiber
โข 4+ years of experience in Power and Cooling concepts inside the data center
Company:
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities. It is a sub-organization of SpaceX. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.