Deployment Manager - Global Data Center Build and Deploy

Cerebras; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety program

Job summary

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Deployment Manager to lead end-to-end AI cluster deployments in large-scale data centers. You will drive rack integration, high-density inter-rack cabling, and collaborate with facilities, networking, and operations teams to ensure safe, on-schedule deployment of Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine clusters.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in deploying hyperscale AI infrastructure, strong cabling and facilities coordination skills, and the ability to direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in data center deployments, infrastructure delivery, or integration roles.
• Hands-on experience deploying hyperscale AI, ML, or HPC infrastructure.
• Strong experience with structured cabling in high-density environments, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DCIM or deployment tracking systems.
• Ability to provide directions to technicians on data center floor.
• Familiarity with high-speed fabrics (e.g., InfiniBand, high-bandwidth Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of AI clusters including Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine, high-speed switches, storage, and rack-level infrastructure.
• Coordinate rack integration of high-density compute, racks, and associated power components (PDUs, busway drops).
• Work closely with facilities teams on power capacity, cooling readiness, containment, and grounding for dense racks.
• Troubleshoot cabling, connectivity, and integration issues impacting AI cluster bring-up.
• Partner with network, server, AI platform, and operations teams to align on deployment plans and readiness.
• Ensure deployments follow company design standards, structured cabling best practices, and AI deployment playbooks.
• Enforce EHS, data center safety, and access control procedures during deployment.

Skills

Data center deployment

Structured cabling

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Facilities coordination

Safety compliance

Power/cooling readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

DCIM

InfiniBand

High-bandwidth Ethernet

Job description

Cerebras Systems builds the world’s largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry‑leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU‑based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real‑time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting‑edge AI‑native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi‑year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra‑high‑speed inference.

The Role

The Deployment Manager – Global Data Center Build and Deploy is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of AI cluster deployments within large‑scale data centers, specifically taking from facility ready for power and cooling to customer hand‑off. This role leads rack integration, high‑density inter‑rack cabling, and close coordination with facilities, networking, and operations teams to deliver Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine based clusters safely, on schedule, and to strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has deep experience deploying AI infrastructure, understands the operational demands of high‑power, high‑thermal‑density environments, and excels at troubleshooting complex cabling and integration issues. This role requires providing directions to technicians on the data center floor, and resolve any issue blocking build and deploy in data centers. The role requires traveling and physically present at data center weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

AI Cluster Deployment & Rack Integration

• Lead deployment of AI clusters including Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine, high‑speed switches, storage, and rack‑level infrastructure
• Coordinate rack integration of high‑density compute, specialized racks, and associated power components (PDUs, busway drops)
• Ensure deployment aligns with AI cluster architecture, topology, and scaling requirements

High‑Density Inter‑Rack & Intra‑Rack Cabling

• Manage installation of high‑speed interconnect cabling (fiber and copper) supporting AI fabrics (east–west traffic) in Data Centers
• Coordinate inter‑rack and intra‑rack cabling for AI clusters, including spine‑leaf and pod‑level designs
• Ensure proper routing, airflow clearance, labeling, and testing of all AI‑related cabling

Facilities & Infrastructure Coordination

• Work closely with facilities teams on power capacity, cooling readiness, containment, and grounding for dense racks
• Coordinate deployment sequencing with facility commissioning milestones
• Validate white‑space readiness before rack and cluster deployment
• Provide directions to technicians on the data center floor.

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

• Troubleshoot cabling, connectivity, and integration issues impacting AI cluster bring‑up
• Lead root‑cause analysis for deployment blockers related to cabling, hardware placement, or facilities dependencies
• Support validation, burn‑in, and handoff of AI clusters to operations teams

Cross‑Functional Execution

• Partner with network, server, AI platform, and operations teams to align on deployment plans and readiness
• Manage multiple parallel AI cluster deployments across sites or availability zones
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and milestones clearly to stakeholders

Quality, Standards & Documentation

• Ensure deployments follow company design standards, structured cabling best practices, and AI deployment playbooks
• Validate as‑built documentation, labeling accuracy, and deployment checklists
• Maintain accurate records for cluster configuration, cabling, and deployment status

Safety & Risk Management

• Enforce EHS, data center safety, and access control procedures during deployment
• Ensure safe handling of heavy, high‑power GPU equipment
• Proactively identify and mitigate deployment and operational risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in data center deployments, infrastructure delivery, or integration roles
• Ability to provide directions to technicians on data center floor.
• Hands‑on experience deploying hyperscale AI, ML, or HPC infrastructure
• Strong experience with structured cabling in high‑density environments, and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑functional deployment programs
• Familiarity with high‑speed fabrics (e.g., InfiniBand, high‑bandwidth Ethernet)
• Experience with DCIM or deployment tracking systems
• Strong attention to detail and operational rigor
• Ability to perform under tight timelines and production constraints

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting‑edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non‑corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here!

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