Vultr
Tech / AI / Software
DataCenterTechnician
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“Data Center Technician at Vultr. Skills: Data center operations, Server and network equipment maintenance, Hardware troubleshooting and repair. Keep global fleet of GPU and CPU servers running at hyperscale performance. End-to-end deployment and care of GPU-dense, liquid-cooled infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Keep global fleet of GPU and CPU servers running at hyperscale performance; Thrive under SLAs of 99.99%+ uptime
Industry & Context.
Ability to logically analyze and solve problems; A desire and aptitude for solving problems
Ability to work in a 24x7 environment, Physical ability to stand for extended periods, Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least four years racking, cabling, debugging, and upgrading thousands of servers and switches in mission-critical colocation facilities, Experience working in a datacenter as a technician or similar role installing, configuring, and troubleshooting server and network equipment, Experience with large scale network and server deployments, Firm understanding of GPU hardware and liquid cooled rack solutions, Firm understanding of servers, network equipment, and datacenter facility services like power, cooling, and cross connections to service providers, Experience with troubleshooting, building, repairing, and upgrading servers, Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment and respond to incidents proactively, Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Nice to Have
Firm understanding of GPU hardware and liquid cooled rack solutions
What You'll Do.
Keep global fleet of GPU and CPU servers running at hyperscale performance
End-to-end deployment and care of GPU-dense
liquid-cooled infrastructure
Swift hardware triage
Warranty coordination
Spare-parts ownership
Operating non-stop in a 24x7 environment
Installing and performing on-going maintenance on servers and network equipment
Physical configuration of devices
Responding to reported server
and infrastructure issues
Work with facility staff to ensure power
and other facility services are working
Coordinate any maintenance
Ensure any outages are addressed and escalated
Work through assigned tickets and work requests effectively
Performs diagnosis and repairs to hardware
Replacement of server components
Work with vendor warranty technicians
Proactively identify issues and areas to improve efficiency
Develop plans to resolve issues
and document spare parts inventory
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve deployment efficiency, automation, and monitoring; Assisting system admins in debugging network, hardware, and Linux OS-related issues; Work with facility staff
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to work independently to manage projects within the facility
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares - 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. - 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting - Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year - 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan - Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year - $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year - Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month - Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month - Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Technician to keep our global fleet of GPU and CPU servers running at hyperscale performance while we expand into new edge regions worldwide. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-driven professional with at least four years racking, cabling, debugging, and upgrading thousands of servers and switches in mission-critical colocation facilities, who can thrive under SLAs of 99.99%+ uptime and stay calm during incident response. This high-impact role entails end-to-end deployment and care of GPU-dense, liquid-cooled infrastructure—rack-and-stacking, cabling, swift hardware triage, warranty coordination, spare-parts ownership, and rapid es
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