Senior OT Network Engineer — Data Center Controls

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm in San Francisco is seeking a Data Center Controls Network Engineer to design and manage OT network architectures for high-density data centers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial networking, and mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include defining OT network requirements, developing architectures, and leading technical evaluations. This role offers a collaborative environment working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective network operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering or industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience in mission-critical OT environments.
• Strong expertise in resilient OT network design and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Define controls, automation, and OT network requirements for AI data center campuses.
• Develop reference architectures and engineering standards.
• Lead technical evaluation of network equipment and contractors.

Skills

OT network architecture

industrial networking

routing

switching

firewall policy

network lifecycle support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Cisco switches/routers

Juniper switches/routers

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

A leading AI research firm in San Francisco is seeking a Data Center Controls Network Engineer to design and manage OT network architectures for high-density data centers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial networking, and mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include defining OT network requirements, developing architectures, and leading technical evaluations. This role offers a collaborative environment working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective network operations.