Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Operations) - Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Originally posted 16 July 2026 by the employer.

Support our high-performance, on-premise server and networking infrastructure.

About the role

This role involves supporting Cerebras' high-performance, on-premise server and networking infrastructure. You will maintain, provision, and troubleshoot hardware and Linux systems, working closely with network and system teams.

What you'll do

• Physically install, rack, cable, and maintain blade servers and hardware components.
• 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 scripting (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.

What you'll need

• 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).

Nice to have

• 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.

Skills: blade servers, hardware components, high-speed networks, linux os, data center operations