On-Prem Data Center Infra Engineer (Linux & Networking)

Cerebras; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to support our on-premise server and networking infrastructure. You will install, provision, and troubleshoot hardware and Linux systems, collaborating with network and systems teams.

This on-site role requires experience with high-speed networks, BIOS/firmware, and scripting for automation. You will document procedures and contribute to the knowledge base while growing into more senior technical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in data center, lab, or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proficient in Linux system administration and network configuration.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of x86 server hardware and enterprise networking.
• Familiar with BIOS configuration, firmware updates, and remote management tools.
• Skilled in physical setup and troubleshooting of high-speed NICs and optical links.
• Experience with VLANs, static routing, and diagnosing layer 1–3 issues.
• Ability to write scripts for automation and diagnostics (Bash, Python preferred).
• Comfortable working on-site daily and lifting/moving server hardware.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components.
• Connect servers to high-speed networks (100G/400G) and verify optics/DACs.
• Configure BIOS, firmware, and IPMI/iDRAC/iLO.
• Install and provision Linux OS; configure hostnames, IPs, routing, and NFS mount points.
• Debug network issues at physical and OS level.
• Use Linux tools to isolate and fix issues.
• Follow provisioning playbooks and document assets/changes.
• Use Bash/Python to automate tasks.
• Collaborate with network, systems, storage teams and coordinate RMAs.
• Document procedures and contribute to knowledge base.
• Troubleshoot and replace failed components with minimal downtime.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking configuration

Server hardware

BIOS & firmware

Scripting (Bash/Python)

On-site work

Rack & cabling

Tools

PXE

Ansible

NFS

Job description

Cerebras Systems in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to support our on-premise server and networking infrastructure. You will install, provision, and troubleshoot hardware and Linux systems, collaborating with network and systems teams.

This on-site role requires experience with high-speed networks, BIOS/firmware, and scripting for automation. You will document procedures and contribute to the knowledge base while growing into more senior technical responsibilities.