Datacentre Engineer

Trust In SODA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 83 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trust In SODA in Paris-Saclay is seeking a Datacentre Engineer for a contract position to operate cutting-edge AI infrastructure on the ground. You will perform hands-on data centre tasks, from cabling to liquid cooling, ensuring world-class SLAs while collaborating with HPC SRE, Network Engineering, and Facilities teams.

The role requires a degree in CS or EE or 5+ years of relevant experience, plus strong French and English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years directly relevant data centre ops experience.
• 3+ years in data centre operations, HPC, or related roles.
• Strong passion for hardware and top-tier on-the-ground standards.
• Excellent communication in French and English.
• Proven hands-on experience with HPC GPU platforms or high‑density compute systems.
• Practical knowledge of DLC systems and related cooling infra.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, fix, and prevent hardware and network issues to maximise uptime.
• Respond to critical hardware alerts via monitoring platforms and contribute to service improvements.
• Deploy and maintain HPC/AI hardware, including firmware updates and component replacement.
• Execute break/fix procedures on high-density compute systems (NVIDIA NVL72 or equivalent).
• Operate and maintain DLC systems (CDUs, rear-door heat exchangers, in-row cooling).
• Develop and follow SOPs for safe work on liquid-cooled platforms and maintain asset records in CMDB.

Connaissances

Hardware passion

Fluent French & English

Hands-on data centre operations

Training on DLC/NVL72

Structured break/fix experience

Willingness to travel

Formation

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Outils

NVIDIA NVL72-class GPUs

Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems

Busbar high-density power distribution

CMDB data management

ITSM platforms

Description du poste

Datacentre Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAP

Location: Paris-Saclay
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 month rolling contract with a view to go permanent after
Daily Rate: €450 - €700 per day

Summary
We are seeking a deeply technical, hardware-passionate Datacentre Operations Engineer to execute on-the-ground operations for our Paris-Saclay deployment— cuttingedge AI infrastructure site in Europe. This role focuses on delivering precise, repeatable physical practices—including advanced smart-hands support, complex cabling, and hands‑on operation of advanced liquid cooling and ultra‑high‑density compute systems—to guarantee world‑class SLAs on next‑generation hardware architecture. Working closely with Infrastructure (HPC) SRE, Network Engineering, and Datacentre Strategy teams, you will uphold uncompromising standards on the data centre floor. You will live and breathe the hardware, maintaining elite facility reliability through hands‑on deployment, proactive maintenance, rapid incident response, and structured break/fix execution across advanced liquid cooling systems, busbar‑based high‑density power distribution, and next‑generation GPU compute platforms. The role centres on technical execution and optimised output. You will turn global engineering standards into flawless, repeatable daily routines, continually honing on‑the‑ground practices to keep our most advanced hardware running at peak performance. Experience with NVIDIA NVL72‑ class or busbar/high‑density compute is strongly valued; candidates who can demonstrate a strong aptitude and clear

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of directly relevant industry experience in data centre operations
• 3+ years of experience in data centre operations, HPC, or related roles
• Passion for hardware and upholding the highest operational standards on the ground
• Strong communication skills in both French and English
• Proven hands‑on experience with HPC NVIDIA GPU platforms or equivalent high‑density compute systems, high‑performance storage, and networking
• Practical knowledge of Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems—CDU operation, coolant monitoring, leak detection, and associated maintenance—or strong related cooling infrastructure experience with clear willingness to train on DLC
• Experience with, or demonstrable willingness and aptitude to train on, ultra‑high‑density compute platforms such as NVIDIA NVL72, busbar‑based power distribution, or equivalent systems operating at >30kW/rack
• Familiarity with structured break/fix practices for complex hardware platforms, including coolant loop isolation, module‑level component exchange, and firmware fault isolation
• Expertise in hardware installation, network configuration, and low‑level system maintenance, including firmware management
• Knowledge of data centre environment technologies, including cooling and high‑density power distribution
• Understanding of capacity management principles: power, space, and cooling tracking
• Strong understanding of hardware and spares management; ability to handle RMAs within defined SLOs
• Understanding of HPC and AI workloads at a high level
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and resilience in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong grasp of ITSM and service operation best practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional, internationally dispersed teams
• Comfortable interfacing with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Bonus: Vendor‑endorsed qualifications from NVIDIA, HPE, or equivalent OEMs for high density AI compute or liquid cooling systems

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of large-scale private cloud deployments and capacity planning.
• Qualifications in HVAC management and deployments
• Certifications in relevant areas - Hardware, Networking
• ITIL Foundation level qualification or equivalent experience

Hardware Operations & Break/Fix

• Quickly diagnose and resolve hardware and network issues to maximise uptime; execute structured fault isolation methodologies to drive rapid resolution
• Respond to critical hardware alerts via our monitoring and observability platform; contribute to ongoing service improvement to improve monitoring capability and alert quality
• Deploy and maintain HPC and AI hardware for uninterrupted operations, including hardware troubleshooting, firmware updates, and component replacement
• Execute break/fix procedures for advanced hardware platforms, including GPU module exchange, component-level fault isolation, and firmware-level diagnostics
• Execute or support break/fix operations on ultra‑high‑density compute systems including NVIDIA NVL72-class (GB200 NVLink rack-scale) or equivalent platforms, including coolant loop isolation, GPU module swap, and busbar connection/disconnection—under the direction of the Lead where qualification is in progress Liquid Cooling Operations
• Operate, monitor, and maintain advanced Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems, including Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), rear-door heat exchangers, in-row cooling, and associated coolant infrastructure
• Execute routine and corrective maintenance on liquid cooling circuits: topping up coolant, monitoring flow rates and temperatures, identifying and reporting leaks, and performing scheduled inspections
• Follow and contribute to SOPs for safe working on liquid‑cooled compute platforms, including isolation and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures
• Monitor thermal performance and raise anomalies before they elevate into incidents Capacity Management
• Contribute to site‑level capacity management operations, maintaining accurate records of power, space, and cooling utilisation
• Support capacity planning activities by providing accurate as‑built data and flagging infrastructure changes to the Lead and relevant teams
• Manage on‑the‑ground assets from point of purchase and delivery through lifecycle management and disposal, owning asset management within the client’s CMDB system Infrastructure & Facilities
• Handle RMAs and support requests within the clients’ Service Level Objectives (SLOs) to meet customer contract SLAs
• Contribute to ongoing maintenance, fostering compliance and leveraging strong vendor partnerships
• Operate cooling, power distribution (including busbar and PDU infrastructure), and other critical data centre technologies to maintain high operational standards
• Develop and maintain datacentre/hardware management SOPs, ensuring continual alignment with the clients’ governance and compliance requirements

Service & Operational Excellence

• Apply ITSM frameworks: Incident, Major Incident, Change Management, and service improvement
• Operate and support services 24x7x365 for production environments, including on‑call rotation
• Contribute to Incident postmortem analyses, root cause analysis, document learnings, and automate remediations
• Communicate technical decisions clearly to stakeholders and customers
• Champion a culture of do, document, automate
• Willing to cross train and upskill in Infrastructure/Platform SRE practices
• Willing to travel across EMEA to support future datacentre onboarding and train in new technologies