Senior Data Center Engineer - AI & GPU Infra Lead

DigitalOcean; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalOcean in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to own complex deployments and repairs of GPU and AI infrastructure. You will mentor technicians, lead smaller projects, and set the standards that keep our sites running reliably.

This onsite role requires strong Linux skills, bash scripting, and experience with data center power, cooling, and cabling. Expect on-call rotation and travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting IT systems.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting GPU hardware at scale for AI workloads.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure hardware deployment and troubleshooting across networking, hardware, and Linux OS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform deep technical dives.

Responsibilities

• Own complex deployments from start to finish, including GPU and AI infrastructure, servers, network, and storage hardware.
• Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting complex hardware, network, GPU, and Linux OS issues.
• Lead reviews of data center events and incidents, using data to find root causes and drive fixes to timely resolution and closure.
• Review new data center spaces, cages, and suites against power, cooling, and cabling standards.
• Write, review, and approve operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures, and improve and standardize site procedures.
• Track and report on operational metrics and recommend improvements.
• Provide input on hardware, materials, and staffing needs for upcoming projects.
• Lead site wide projects and mentor Data Center Technicians and Engineers.
• Partner with peers and leaders across teams, sharing knowledge through documentation, demos, and team learning sessions.
• Ensure RMA, inventory, and asset management processes are followed consistently at your site.

Skills

GPU hardware troubleshooting

Linux OS knowledge

Bash scripting

Hardware deployment

Mentoring engineers

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience

Tools

GPU hardware

Networking hardware

Linux OS

Job description

DigitalOcean in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to own complex deployments and repairs of GPU and AI infrastructure. You will mentor technicians, lead smaller projects, and set the standards that keep our sites running reliably.

This onsite role requires strong Linux skills, bash scripting, and experience with data center power, cooling, and cabling. Expect on-call rotation and travel up to 10% domestically.