Data Center Site Manager / Supervisor

Bitdeer; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitdeer is seeking a competent Data Center Operations Lead to manage daily site activities and ensure uptime for AI/HPC infrastructure. You will supervise Operations Engineers, plan staffing, and act as the primary escalation point for incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly.

The role requires 5+ years in data center or HPC operations, and 2+ years in leadership. You will work with NVIDIA GPU clusters, GPU servers, and networked storage, while driving SOPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Center operations, IT infrastructure, or HPC/AI infrastructure management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in team leadership or people management.
• Proven experience managing 24x7 shift operations in a mission-critical environment is preferred.
• Experience with large‑scale AI or HPC clusters is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Data Center operations and infrastructure management, including NVIDIA B300 Clusters, GPU Servers, x86 Servers, Storage Systems, Ethernet Networking, InfiniBand Networking.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU architecture, NVLink, NVSwitch, and AI cluster deployment concepts.
• Experience with server hardware troubleshooting, firmware management, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of structured cabling systems, including optical fiber, MPO/LC connectors, DAC, and AOC cabling.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and management tools.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills, including System and service management, Hardware and performance diagnostics, Log analysis and incident investigation, Network troubleshooting, Basic scripting and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of Operations Engineers.
• Shift scheduling and workforce planning, Incident and escalation management, Performance management and coaching, SOP/EOP development and operational governance, Vendor and stakeholder coordination.
• Willingness to provide hands-on operational support and participate in on-call duties when required.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for site operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during critical incidents.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Data Center site, ensuring availability, reliability, and operational excellence of infrastructure and systems.
• Supervise and manage a team of Operations Engineers, including manpower planning, shift scheduling, task assignment, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Ensure 24x7 operational coverage and maintain adequate staffing to support business and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational incidents and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive timely issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI/HPC infrastructure, including NVIDIA B300 Clusters, GPU Servers, x86 Servers, Storage Servers, Ethernet and InfiniBand Switches, and cabling systems.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, EOPs, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor site health, KPIs, incident trends, and infrastructure performance to ensure service quality.
• Coordinate hardware installation, rack/stack, system commissioning, infrastructure expansion, and lifecycle management.
• Review and approve maintenance activities, change requests, incident reports, and shift handover records.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, safety requirements, and security procedures within the Data Center.
• Collaborate with engineering, network, facilities, and vendor teams to support deployments and improvements.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide hands-on operational support when necessary.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Linux administration

Leadership

Incident management

On-call readiness

Scripting & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

NVIDIA GPU hardware

NVLink/NVSwitch

Storage systems

Ethernet networking

InfiniBand networking

Server firmware management

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. Lead and manage the daily operations of the Data Center site, ensuring the availability, reliability, and operational excellence of all infrastructure and systems.
2. Supervise and manage a team of Operations Engineers, including manpower planning, shift scheduling, task assignment, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
3. Ensure 24x7 operational coverage and maintain adequate staffing to support business and customer requirements.
4. Act as the primary escalation point for operational incidents and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive timely issue resolution and root cause analysis.
5. Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI/HPC infrastructure, including:
   • NVIDIA B300 Clusters
   • GPU Servers
   • x86 Servers
   • Storage Servers
   • Ethernet and InfiniBand Switches
   • Optical fiber, DAC, AOC, and associated cabling systems
6. Establish, maintain, and continuously improve operational procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and preventive maintenance programs.
7. Monitor site health, operational KPIs, incident trends, and infrastructure performance to ensure service quality and operational efficiency.
8. Coordinate hardware installation, rack and stack activities, system commissioning, infrastructure expansion, and lifecycle management.
9. Review and approve maintenance activities, change requests, incident reports, and shift handover records.
10. Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, safety requirements, and security procedures within the Data Center.
11. Collaborate with engineering, network, facilities, and vendor teams to support new deployments and operational improvement initiatives.
12. Participate in on-call rotation and provide hands‑on operational support when necessary, including covering shift duties during manpower shortages, emergencies, or critical incidents.
13. Drive a culture of operational excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the site operation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Center operations, IT infrastructure, or HPC/AI infrastructure management.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in team leadership or people management.
• Proven experience managing 24x7 shift operations in a mission-critical environment is preferred.
• Experience with large‑scale AI or HPC clusters is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of Data Center operations and infrastructure management, including:
  • NVIDIA B300 Clusters
  • GPU Servers
  • x86 Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Ethernet Networking
  • InfiniBand Networking
• Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU architecture, NVLink, NVSwitch, and AI cluster deployment concepts.
• Experience with server hardware troubleshooting, firmware management, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of structured cabling systems, including optical fiber, MPO/LC connectors, DAC, and AOC cabling.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and management tools.

Linux and System Administration

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills, including:
  • System and service management
  • Hardware and performance diagnostics
  • Log analysis and incident investigation
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Basic scripting and automation

Leadership and Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of Operations Engineers.
• Experience in:
  • Shift scheduling and workforce planning
  • Incident and escalation management
  • Performance management and coaching
  • SOP/EOP development and operational governance
  • Vendor and stakeholder coordination
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced and mission‑critical environment.

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to provide hands‑on operational support and participate in on‑call duties when required.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for site operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during critical incidents.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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.