Data Center Technician (Early Talent)

Nebius • Minnesota, United States, MN

2d • $48,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebius IT Data Center Technician Early Talent program is a paid, structured three-month work experience for current university students in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduates, and early-career specialists. Participants work on the data center floor as active team members alongside experienced data center technicians and senior operations staff. The program introduces hands-on enterprise data center operations and develops foundational technical skills, familiarity with Nebius operational standards, and safe equipment-handling practices.

Participants work under the direct guidance of an experienced technician. Hands-on tasks begin under close supervision, with responsibility increasing as participants demonstrate proficiency and adherence to safety and operational standards. Progress follows a competency model: orientation and shadowing in weeks 1–3; assisted execution in weeks 4–7; supervised independence within validated scope in weeks 8–10; and, for qualified participants, minimal supervision on validated tasks in weeks 11–12. Technician oversight remains in place for work outside a participant’s established scope. Participants who complete the program with strong evaluations may be considered for the Nebius early talent pipeline.

The role includes learning about server and rack hardware, assisting with installation and cabling, inventory and asset tracking, basic connectivity checks, and ticketing and documentation. Participants complete required safety training and certifications, follow site procedures, attend weekly mentor check-ins, complete training modules, and shadow senior technicians during incidents, deployments, and troubleshooting activities.

The role has physical demands that include extended periods standing, lifting and positioning equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted, working at heights and in confined spaces, handling equipment in variable temperatures, and pushing or pulling carts and server sleds up to 500 pounds on level surfaces. The position is described as a three-month program starting in January 2027. Compensation is listed as $48,000–$72,000 USD, with actual compensation dependent on job-related factors and location.

Requirements

• Current university student in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduate, or early-career specialist.
• Must be permitted to work in the job’s location and provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
• Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods during active floor operations.
• Ability to safely lift and position equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads require team-lift support.
• Comfort working at heights, including on ladders, raised platforms, and elevated data center infrastructure.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including under raised floors, within rack enclosures, and in cable management pathways.
• Comfort working in variable temperatures, including cold aisle containment zones.
• Manual dexterity to handle small-form-factor components, precision cabling, and fine connector installations.
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts and server sleds up to 500 pounds on level surfaces.
• Follow safety protocols and perform hands-on work only within validated scope and with required supervision or authorization.

Responsibilities

• Learn to identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment under technician supervision.
• Observe and assist with physical installation, cabling, and labeling of server hardware in rack enclosures.
• Assist with hardware inventory counts, asset tagging, and equipment tracking.
• Shadow and support technicians during component replacements, hardware decommissions, and equipment staging.
• Perform basic rack-and-stack tasks independently after training and validation.
• Learn and apply copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices.
• Assist with cable organization, dressing, and documentation; support assigned connectivity checks and basic cable tracing.
• Use ticketing and asset management systems to log work, update hardware records, and track assigned tasks.
• Assist with documenting equipment configurations, cable layouts, and maintenance activities; independently enter and update tickets for assigned work after demonstrating system proficiency.
• Complete required data center safety training, site access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications.
• Follow safety protocols, access controls, and site procedures, and do not work unsupervised on live infrastructure or outside validated scope without direct authorization.
• Observe operational standards, including shift handoffs, escalations, and incident documentation.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with an assigned technician mentor and complete assigned training modules.
• Shadow senior technicians during escalated incidents, complex deployments, and hardware troubleshooting, and actively build technical knowledge throughout the program.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid parental leave: 20 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed