Global AI Cluster Deployment Lead

Cerebras; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems seeks a Deployment Manager to lead end-to-end AI cluster deployments in large-scale data centers, from power and cooling setup to customer hand-off. You will direct technicians on the data center floor, coordinate high-density cabling, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 10+ years of data center deployment experience, hands-on hyperscale infrastructure work, and strong collaboration with facilities, networking, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of 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.
• Ability to provide directions to technicians on data center floor.

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, specialized racks, and associated power components (PDUs, busway drops)
• Ensure deployment aligns with AI cluster architecture, topology, and scaling requirements
• Manage installation of high-speed interconnect cabling (fiber and copper) supporting AI fabrics in Data Centers
• Coordinate inter-rack and intra-rack cabling for AI clusters, including spine-leaf and pod-level designs
• Work closely with facilities teams on power capacity, cooling readiness, containment, and grounding for dense racks
• Validate as-built documentation, labeling accuracy, and deployment checklists
• Provide directions to technicians on the data center floor
• Troubleshoot cabling, connectivity, and integration issues
• 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
• 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
• Enforce EHS, data center safety, and access control procedures during deployment
• Ensure safe handling of heavy, high-power GPU equipment

Skills

Data center deployments

Structured cabling

High-density environments

InfiniBand

DCIM

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Project management

Power & cooling coordination

Data center floor leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent

Tools

DCIM systems

Job description

Cerebras Systems seeks a Deployment Manager to lead end-to-end AI cluster deployments in large-scale data centers, from power and cooling setup to customer hand-off. You will direct technicians on the data center floor, coordinate high-density cabling, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 10+ years of data center deployment experience, hands-on hyperscale infrastructure work, and strong collaboration with facilities, networking, and operations teams.