Data Center Technician – Ellendale, ND

CoreWeave; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

CoreWeave, based in Ellendale, ND, seeks a Data Center Technician for 100% in-person work at the Ellendale data center. The role focuses on hardware and network diagnostics, repairs, and proactive maintenance to ensure 24/7 availability.

The candidate should have 3+ years in data centers, Linux and scripting knowledge (Python, Bash), and the ability to lift 50 lbs. On-call rotation and after-hours support are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent IT experience.
• 3+ years of data center experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and networking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in elevated locations.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center operations to ensure availability and reliability.
• Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform root cause analysis of hardware/software failures.
• Prepare and update technical documentation.
• Provide support to data center teams.
• Develop scripts to update server and networking hardware.
• Maintain inventory and assemble/install equipment.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Linux experience

On-call readiness

Time management

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Associates degree or IT-related experience

Tools

Python

Bash

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.

What You’ll Do

The Data Center Technician must work well with others and will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. This position is a full-time, salaried exempt, 100% in-person role at our new Ellendale, ND Data Center that involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and may include participation in an on-call rotation.

• Maintain data center operations to ensure availability and reliability of service levels
• Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs
• Root cause analysis of hardware and software failures
• Training of internal teams
• Development of documentation
• Provide technical support to data center teams
• Development of scripts to update server and networking hardware
• Maintain inventory
• Assemble and install equipment
• Perform maintenance of test and tools equipment
• Occasional travel to other data centers as needed

About The Role

• Computer Hardware experience (troubleshooting, assembling)
• Linux Operating System experience
• All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations
• Candidates should be able to lift up to 50lbs and/or work in elevated locations
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and react quickly to issues

Who You Are

• Computer Hardware, including troubleshooting and repair skills experience
• 3+ years of data center experience
• Computer Networking experience
• Python, Bash or other scripting languages experience
• Experience with Cisco IOS and/or Juniper JunOS
• An Associates Degree or equivalent experience in an IT related field

The base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

CoreWeave provides reasonable accommodations for applicants who may be disabled by barriers in the recruitment process, upon request.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [e-mail].

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.