Field Data Center Hardware Engineer

Nebius Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance: 100% company-paid

401(k) plan: up to 4% match

Parental leave: 20 weeks

Remote work reimbursement: up to $85

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Nebius Group in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an experienced infrastructure engineer to lead end-to-end data centre deployments of GB-series racks and GPU-based servers.

You will troubleshoot hardware, OS, and network issues, develop health-check scripts, coordinate repairs with vendors, and guide on-site engineers. The role demands production-ready execution and clear cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying and operating data centre infrastructure.
• Deep familiarity with GPU-dense systems, ideally NVIDIA H-series platforms.
• Experience working with high-density rack deployments.
• Solid Linux experience, including troubleshooting and scripting.
• Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, OS, firmware, and network layers.
• Experience coordinating field repairs and working directly with hardware vendors.
• Proven experience leading technical teams or overseeing field operations.
• High ownership mindset and ability to operate in production-critical environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of GB-series racks within data centre environments
• Oversee installation, bring-up, validation, and production readiness of NVIDIA H200 and B200-based servers
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, Linux OS, and networking issues
• Execute structured testing and validation procedures during deployment
• Develop and maintain basic Linux-based hardware health-check and diagnostic scripts
• Coordinate on-site hardware repairs, part replacements, and vendor escalations
• Drive root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Manage and prioritise deployment timelines across multiple concurrent rollouts
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to on-site engineers and technicians
• Partner with networking and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration
• Document deployment processes, validation standards, and operational runbooks

Skills

Data centre deployment

Linux experience

NVIDIA GPUs

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Job description

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in‑house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large‑scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end deployment of GB-series racks within data centre environments
• Oversee installation, bring‑up, validation, and production readiness of NVIDIA H200 and B200‑based servers
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, Linux OS, and networking issues
• Execute structured testing and validation procedures during deployment
• Develop and maintain basic Linux‑based hardware health‑check and diagnostic scripts
• Coordinate on‑site hardware repairs, part replacements, and vendor escalations
• Drive root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Manage and prioritise deployment timelines across multiple concurrent rollouts
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to on‑site engineers and technicians
• Partner with networking and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration
• Document deployment processes, validation standards, and operational runbooks

What we expect you to have:

• Strong hands‑on experience deploying and operating data centre infrastructure
• Deep familiarity with GPU‑dense systems, ideally NVIDIA H‑series platforms
• Experience working with high‑density rack deployments (GB‑series or similar)
• Solid Linux experience, including troubleshooting and scripting
• Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, OS, firmware, and network layers
• Experience coordinating field repairs and working directly with hardware vendors
• Proven experience leading technical teams or overseeing field operations
• High ownership mindset and ability to operate in production‑critical environments
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience deploying AI or HPC clusters at scale
• Familiarity with automated provisioning or infrastructure lifecycle systems
• Background in hardware qualification, burn‑in testing, or factory validation
• Experience supporting rapid infrastructure expansion
• Exposure to ARM‑based or heterogeneous compute environments

Working conditions:

Collaboration with globally distributed engineering and operations teams

Key employee benefits:

• Health insurance: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet
• Disability & life insurance: company‑paid short‑term, long‑term, and life insurance coverage

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $112k- $140k base + quarterly performance bonuses. Join Nebius today and help build the software that powers the next generation ofAI infrastructure.

Base Compensation Range$112,000—$140,000 USD

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

• Fast moving
• Bold thinking
• Constant growth
• Meaningful impact
• Trust and real ownership
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity