Data Center Technician - Chantilly

CoreWeave; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain operations, diagnose hardware and network issues, and provide on‑site support in a fast‑paced data center environment. The role requires hands‑on hardware skills, Linux experience, and the ability to work a flexible, 24/7 schedule.

This position involves traveling to other data center locations up to 10% of the time, assembling and installing equipment, and developing documentation for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Hardware troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to transport and position equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work a flexible 24/7 schedule including on‑call shifts.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability and reliability.
• Diagnose hardware and network issues and perform repairs.
• Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures.
• Train internal teams and develop documentation.
• Provide technical support to data center staff.
• Create scripts to update server and networking hardware.
• Maintain inventory and assemble/install equipment.
• Support maintenance of test and tool equipment.
• Travel up to 10% to other data center locations as required.
• Respond to on‑site equipment failures within 60 minutes during on‑call rotations.

Skills

Computer hardware experience

Linux experience

On-call availability

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent IT field

Tools

Python

Bash

Cisco IOS

Juniper JunOS

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.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability and reliability.
• Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures.
• Train internal teams.
• Develop documentation.
• Provide technical support to data center teams.
• Create scripts to update server and networking hardware.
• Maintain inventory.
• Assemble and install equipment.
• Perform maintenance of test and tool equipment.
• Travel up to 10% of the time to other data center locations as required by business needs.
• Respond to on‑site equipment failures or emergencies within 60 minutes while on scheduled on‑call rotation.

Who You Are

• Computer hardware experience (troubleshooting, assembling).
• Linux operating system experience.
• Ability to transport and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain stationary (sitting or standing) for extended periods to perform diagnostic and repair tasks.
• Ability to maneuver in cramped or elevated spaces, such as under‑floor areas or on ladders, to access server racks.
• Fine‑motor skill proficiency for handling small hardware components and cables.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 environment, including rotating on‑call shifts.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and react quickly to issues.
• Capability to perform essential job duties in a climate‑controlled data center with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 90°F.

Preferred

• Hands‑on or education‑based experience in computer hardware troubleshooting and repair, data center operations, computer networking, scripting (Python, Bash, or similar), and Cisco IOS and/or Juniper JunOS.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an IT‑related field.

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren’t a 100% skill or experience match.

Why Us?

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 thrive on a little chaos and are constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together. We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking, fostering collaboration and innovative solutions to complex problems. Growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding, and you’ll be surrounded by some of the best talent.