Data Center Technician (Early Talent)

Nebius

2d • $48,000 - $72,000

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, or early-career specialists. Participants work as active members of the data center floor team alongside experienced technicians and operations staff, developing foundational technical skills and learning Nebius operational standards and safety procedures. The program begins with close supervision and progresses toward greater independence as participants demonstrate and validate their competency.

Participants receive direct guidance from an experienced Data Center Technician. They learn to identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment; assist with installation, cabling, labeling, inventory, staging, replacements, and decommissioning; and learn copper and fiber cabling practices. They also learn to use ticketing and asset management systems and support documentation of equipment, cabling, and maintenance work. After training and validation, participants may perform basic rack-and-stack tasks and update tickets independently within their assigned scope.

Participants complete required safety training, access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications, and must follow all site protocols. They may not work unsupervised on live infrastructure or perform tasks outside their validated scope without technician authorization. Weekly mentor check-ins, training modules, and shadowing of senior technicians support development throughout the program. The program has a competency-based progression: orientation and shadowing in weeks 1–3; assisted execution in weeks 4–7; supervised independence in weeks 8–10; and demonstrated competency in weeks 11–12. Strongly evaluated participants may be considered for Nebius’s early talent pipeline.

The role requires extended periods standing, lifting and positioning equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted, working at heights and in confined spaces, working in variable temperatures including cold aisles, handling small components and cabling, and pushing or pulling carts and server sleds up to 500 pounds on level surfaces. The stated base compensation range is $48,000–$72,000 USD. The posting also describes the compensation as $48k–$72k OTE.

Requirements

• Current university student in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduate, or early-career specialist.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where applying and provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
• Ability to stand 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-temperature environments, 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.
• Must follow safety protocols and site procedures and must not work unsupervised on live infrastructure or perform tasks outside validated scope without direct technician 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 foundational procedures are trained and validated.
• Learn copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices; assist with cable organization, dressing, documentation, connectivity checks, and basic cable tracing.
• Learn to use ticketing and asset management systems; assist with equipment, cable-layout, and maintenance documentation, and enter or update tickets independently for assigned work once proficient.
• Complete required safety training, site access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications, and follow all safety protocols, access controls, and site procedures.
• Observe and learn operational standards, including shift handoffs, escalations, and incident documentation.
• Participate in weekly mentor check-ins and complete assigned training modules on hardware fundamentals, data center operations, and safety.
• Shadow senior technicians during escalated incidents, complex deployments, and hardware troubleshooting, and actively build technical knowledge throughout the program.
• Progress from close supervision to performing validated assigned tasks with increasing independence, while respecting the limits of the validated scope.

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.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed