Senior Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate
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OpenAIAI Infrastructure
USFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonLinuxAnsible
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in large-scale datacenter network deployment, structured cabling, or physical-layer installation
- Deep knowledge of fiber/copper plant design, cabling standards, and hyperscale network best practices
- Excel in field work while applying seasoned technical judgment to solve complex installation and testing issues
- Adapt quickly to changing build conditions and enjoy learning emerging networking technologies
- Communicate clearly with construction, engineering, and operations teams to drive projects to completion
- Willing to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase and to travel to future OpenAI data center projects
- Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack) or scripting (Python, Shell)
- Experience with hyperscale Clos fabrics or large-scale network design
- Familiarity with routing and switching concepts (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and basic Linux/network troubleshooting
- Industry certifications such as BICSI, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Serve as OpenAI’s technical lead technician during the current campus build
- Partner with internal engineers and external contractors on design reviews, installation plans, and acceptance criteria
- Spend significant time on the data-center floor performing inspections, assisting with cable routing/termination, conducting fiber testing (OTDR, power levels, continuity), and resolving installation challenges in real time
- Troubleshoot and optimize cabling routes, patching, and equipment turn-up to ensure clean, reliable handoff to network operations
- Contribute to design discussions and peer reviews for structured cabling and physical network layouts, providing practical field feedback to engineering teams
- Develop repeatable engineering standards, as-built documentation, and deployment playbooks to accelerate future OpenAI campuses
- Transition to hands-on design and deployment leadership for upcoming OpenAI data center expansions, owning network physical-layer deployment from design through commissioning
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