Data Center Operations Engineer

Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR); Needham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitdeer, a world-leading AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure company, is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to maintain high availability across GPU servers and AI/HPC clusters. You will install, rack and stack, perform firmware upgrades, and coordinate with engineering for deployments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/EE, basic Linux admin skills, and willingness to work a 24x7 shift. Experience with NVIDIA B300 systems, InfiniBand networks, and structured cabling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in CS/EE or related fields.
• Basic Linux administration and system monitoring.
• Familiarity with InfiniBand/RoCE and high-speed networks.
• Willingness to work 24x7 shift rotation.
• Experience with AI/HPC infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of Data Center infrastructure to ensure high availability.
• Install, rack and stack, cabling, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI/HPC cluster infrastructure (NVIDIA B300, GPU/Servers).
• Monitor health of servers, GPUs, storage, networking devices, and related infrastructure.
• Perform hardware replacements, firmware upgrades, and diagnostics.
• Support provisioning, OS installation, cluster expansion, network validation, and burn-in testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues and document incidents.

Skills

Linux administration

Data center operations

Team collaboration

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines

Tools

NVIDIA B300 Cluster

GPU Servers

x86 Servers

Storage Servers

Ethernet/InfiniBand Switches

Structured cabling (DAC/AOC/Optical fiber)

Job description

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence.

Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.

To learn more, visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Data Center infrastructure to ensure high availability and stable service operation.
• Perform installation, rack and stack, cabling, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI/HPC cluster infrastructure, including:
  • NVIDIA B300 Cluster
  • GPU Servers
  • x86 Servers
  • Storage Servers
  • Ethernet and InfiniBand Switches
  • DAC, AOC, Optical Fiber, and related cabling infrastructure
• Monitor and maintain the health status of cluster systems, including servers, GPUs, storage, networking devices, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct hardware replacement and maintenance activities, including FRU replacement, BIOS/BMC/Firmware upgrades, and hardware diagnostics.
• Support server provisioning, operating system installation, cluster expansion, network validation, and burn-in testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues, including server failures, GPU errors, storage issues, network connectivity problems, switch failures, and cabling faults.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate operational records and maintenance logs.
• Execute incident response procedures and provide timely escalation and resolution according to operational standards.
• Prepare shift handover reports and maintain operation documents, SOPs, and incident reports.
• Work closely with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to support new deployments and ongoing operation improvements.
• Participate in a three-shift rotation schedule, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of Data Center infrastructure and server hardware architecture.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following systems:
  • NVIDIA B300 Cluster
  • GPU Servers
  • x86 Servers
  • Storage Servers
  • Ethernet and InfiniBand Networks
• Knowledge of server hardware components, including CPU, memory, storage, GPU, BMC/IPMI, and firmware management.
• Familiarity with network concepts, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLAN, Link Aggregation (LACP), and high-speed interconnect technologies such as InfiniBand or RoCE.
• Understanding of structured cabling systems, including DAC, AOC, optical fiber, MPO, and LC connectors.

Linux Skills

• Basic Linux administration skills, including:
  • System monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Service management using systemctl
  • Log analysis using journalctl and dmesg
  • Network troubleshooting tools such as ip and ethtool
  • Basic shell scripting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Data Center operations or hardware maintenance is preferred.
• Experience supporting AI/HPC infrastructure or GPU clusters is a plus.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA AI infrastructure, including GB200 and GB300 systems, is highly desirable.
• Experience with large-scale cluster environments and high-speed networking technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring and orchestration tools such as Slurm, Kubernetes, Prometheus, or Grafana is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to work in a 24x7 shift rotation schedule, including night shifts.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to operational incidents.
• Detail-oriented with strong adherence to operational procedures and safety standards.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving.

This position is ideal for candidates who are interested in building and operating next-generation AI Data Center infrastructure supporting large-scale NVIDIA B300 clusters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.