Data Center Technician - Glasgow, Scotland

CoreWeave; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-level Medical Insurance

Family-level Dental Insurance

Generous Pension Contribution

Life Assurance at 4x Salary

Critical Illness Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Reimbursement

Work culture focused on innovative …

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Data Centre Technician for its Glasgow on-site data centre operations. You will diagnose hardware issues, perform repairs, and develop scripts and documentation to maintain servers and networking gear.

This 100% on-site role requires rotating on-call shifts and up to 10% travel to other locations as needed. A hands-on hardware background, Linux familiarity, and networking knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware experience including assembly and diagnostics.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to lift up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs) and work in tight spaces.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 rotating on-call environment.
• Knowledge of computer networking principles.
• Experience with Python or Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS or Juniper JunOS.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent IT-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware diagnostics and repairs to maintain service availability.
• Develop documentation or scripts to update server and networking hardware.
• Participate in on-call rotations and potential travel to other locations.

Skills

Hardware experience

Linux

Weight handling

24/7 operations

Networking fundamentals

Python/Bash scripting

Cisco/JunOS

Associate degree

Education

Associate degree or IT discipline

Job description

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

We're proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer.

What You'll Do

Our Data Centre Operations team is at the physical core of our business, responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the cutting‑edge infrastructure that powers the cloud. This team ensures the stability, security, and scalability of our physical assets, working hands‑on in a fast‑paced, hyper‑growth environment to deliver a best‑in‑class experience for our clients.

About The Role

The Data Centre Technician will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of our Glasgow data centre operations. In this role, you will execute physical hardware and network diagnostics, perform physical repairs, and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures to maintain consistent service availability. Your responsibilities include developing documentation or scripts to update server and networking hardware, as well as training internal teams. As part of this 100% on‑site role, you will participate in a rotating on‑call shift requiring response times within 60 minutes for equipment failures, alongside up to 10% travel to other locations as required.

Who You Are

• Hands‑on computer hardware experience, including physical assembly, diagnostic testing, and component troubleshooting.
• Practical experience working within Linux operating systems.
• Capability to regularly position and transport equipment weighing up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs).
• Physical agility to maneuver within cramped or elevated spaces (such as ladders or under‑floor areas) and remain stationary for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills to handle delicate, small hardware components and cabling.
• Ability to work comfortably in data centre environmental conditions with fluctuating temperatures ranging from 15 °C to 32 °C (60 °F to 90 °F).
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including rotating on‑call schedules.

Preferred

• Practical knowledge of computer networking principles.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with network operating systems like Cisco IOS or Juniper JunOS.
• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent practical experience in an IT‑related discipline.

Wondering if you're a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diversified experiences to our teams—even if you do not match 100% of the listed criteria.

You love to: Solve complex physical and technical problems through hands‑on repair.

You're curious about: Root cause analysis and improving data centre reliability.

You're an expert in: Hardware diagnostics and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Why CoreWeave?

About

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We are in an exciting stage of hyper‑growth that you will not want to miss out on. We are not afraid of a little chaos, and we are constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best‑in‑Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take‑off, the organisation's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Family-level Medical Insurance
• Family-level Dental Insurance
• Generous Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, (B) eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

• 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, (B) eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

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