Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations)
Cerebras Systems•Sunnyvale, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Cerebras Systems is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to support its high-performance, on-premise server and networking infrastructure. The role involves maintaining, provisioning, and troubleshooting hardware and Linux systems, with close collaboration with network and system teams. This is an in-person position for individuals who enjoy working across hardware, networking, and system layers. The company is building the world's largest AI chip and offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge infrastructure and grow into more senior technical roles.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure engineering roles
- Proficient in Linux system administration and network configuration
- Strong hands-on knowledge of x86 server hardware and enterprise networking
- Familiar with BIOS configuration, firmware updates, and remote management tools
- Skilled in physical setup and troubleshooting of high-speed NICs and optical links
- Experience with VLANs, static routing, and diagnosing layer 1–3 issues
- Ability to write scripts for automation and diagnostics (Bash, Python preferred)
- Comfortable working on-site daily and lifting/moving server hardware
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PXE, NFS, RAID controllers, and monitoring tools
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible)
- Prior experience in a lab or R&D hardware/software environment
Responsibilities
- Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components (CPUs, DIMMs, NICs, storage devices, etc.)
- Connect servers to high-speed networks (100G/400G), verify optics/DACs, and check link status
- Configure BIOS, firmware, and out-of-band management (IPMI/iDRAC/iLO)
- Install and provision Linux OS; configure hostnames, IPs, routing, and NFS mount points
- Debug network issues at physical and OS level (VLAN, link issues, routing, etc.)
- Use Linux tools (e.g., ip, dmesg, netstat, ping) to isolate and fix issues
- Follow provisioning playbooks and maintain accurate records of assets and changes
- Use scripting (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency
- Collaborate with internal teams (network, systems, storage) and coordinate vendor RMAs
- Document procedures and contribute to team knowledge base
- Troubleshoot and replace failed server components with minimal downtime
Benefits
- Job stability with startup vitality
- Simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs
- Continuous learning, growth and support of those around them
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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