Senior Data Center Engineer — AI & GPU Infra (Onsite)

DigitalOcean; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to build and scale GPU and AI infrastructure across on-site data centers in Wenatchee, WA. You will own deployments, troubleshoot complex hardware and networking issues, and mentor technicians while shaping site procedures and standards.

The role requires experience with data center power, cooling, and cabling, plus on-call availability and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience, plus 3 years of IT systems troubleshooting.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting GPU hardware at scale for AI workloads.
• Strong Linux OS knowledge and bash scripting ability.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure hardware deployment and troubleshooting across networking, hardware, and Linux OS.
• Working knowledge of data center power and cooling, and understanding of cabling plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort performing deep technical dives to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to operate and navigate effectively through ambiguity.
• Experience mentoring or training junior engineers and technicians.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Traveling up to 10% typically domestically to and from multiple locations during the workday, and occasionally domestically to other sites for overnight stays.
• May work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to be on your feet all day and lift objects up to 50 lbs

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 and recurring 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

Linux OS

Bash scripting

Networking basics

Troubleshooting IT systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience

Job description

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to build and scale GPU and AI infrastructure across on-site data centers in Wenatchee, WA. You will own deployments, troubleshoot complex hardware and networking issues, and mentor technicians while shaping site procedures and standards.

The role requires experience with data center power, cooling, and cabling, plus on-call availability and travel up to 10%.