Data Center Operations Engineer

Bitdeer; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitdeer is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to oversee daily infrastructure, including NVIDIA GPU clusters and associated networking. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and interconnects in a high-availability environment.

The role requires Linux administration basics, strong hardware knowledge, and the ability to work in a 24x7 shift rotation, including nights and weekends. A Bachelor's degree and prior data center experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in CS/engineering or related field.
• Experience in Data Center operations or hardware maintenance is preferred.
• Strong understanding of server hardware architectures and NICs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data center infrastructure for high availability and stable service operation.
• Install, rack and stack, cabling, and troubleshoot AI/HPC cluster infrastructure (NVIDIA B300, GPU and x86 servers).
• Monitor health of servers, GPUs, storage, and networking devices; perform firmware upgrades and diagnostics.

Skills

Data center operations

Linux administration

Networking concepts

GPU cluster experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering

Tools

Slurm

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

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

1. Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Data Center infrastructure to ensure high availability and stable service operation.
2. 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
3. Monitor and maintain the health status of cluster systems, including servers, GPUs, storage, networking devices, and associated infrastructure.
4. Conduct hardware replacement and maintenance activities, including FRU replacement, BIOS/BMC/Firmware upgrades, and hardware diagnostics.
5. Support server provisioning, operating system installation, cluster expansion, network validation, and burn-in testing.
6. Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues, including server failures, GPU errors, storage issues, network connectivity problems, switch failures, and cabling faults.
7. Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate operational records and maintenance logs.
8. Execute incident response procedures and provide timely escalation and resolution according to operational standards.
9. Prepare shift handover reports and maintain operation documents, SOPs, and incident reports.
10. Work closely with engineering, network, and infrastructure teams to support new deployments and ongoing operation improvements.
11. Participate in a three-shift rotation schedule, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

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.