GPU Data Center Operations Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in California is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support, maintain, and deploy critical data center infrastructure with a focus on Linux-based systems, GPU server deployments, and InfiniBand networking. This role collaborates with global infrastructure, development, and operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

The position requires hands-on experience with data center operations, cluster bring-up, hardware installation, and troubleshooting across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Linux environments, including system administration, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting (Bash or equivalent).
• Experience with cluster bring-up, driver installation, and system-level configuration.
• Hands-on experience setting up and validating GPU servers in clustered environments.
• Experience with end-to-end GPU testing in InfiniBand-based clusters.
• Working knowledge of InfiniBand networking, including switch configuration and subnet management.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP).
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, switches, and terminal servers.
• Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, including IP and SAN deployments.
• Experience managing incident tickets, maintaining acceptable ticket loads, and meeting SLAs.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in data center environments.
• Ability to follow and enforce documented escalation procedures and operational policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on operational support for all data center projects, deployments, and repair activities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide on-site or remote support during maintenance windows and incidents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to Linux servers, GPU platforms, networking, and storage infrastructure.
• Support customer and internal deployments, ensuring timely and successful bring-up of GPU servers and clusters.
• Perform InfiniBand fabric bring-up, switch configuration, subnet management, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct daily health checks of Linux systems and infrastructure components, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain server hardware (rack and stack, labeling, HDDs, memory, CPUs, RAID batteries, NICs, etc.).
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot networking equipment including routers, switches, and terminal servers for out-of-band management.
• Review and validate equipment deployments against approved design documentation and standards.
• Support data center builds, refreshes, migrations, and expansions while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and onsite staff for hardware delivery, diagnostics, replacement, and warranty services.
• Utilize monitoring and alerting frameworks to identify issues, elevate appropriately, and ensure timely service restoration.
• Maintain accurate documentation of operational procedures, system configurations, and runbooks.
• Follow established incident management, escalation procedures, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones to support operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to documented policies, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Linux

GPU servers

InfiniBand

Cluster bring-up

Networking

Storage

Troubleshooting

On-call

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Cadence Design Systems in California is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support, maintain, and deploy critical data center infrastructure with a focus on Linux-based systems, GPU server deployments, and InfiniBand networking. This role collaborates with global infrastructure, development, and operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

The position requires hands-on experience with data center operations, cluster bring-up, hardware installation, and troubleshooting across