Senior Data Center Engineer

📋 Description

• Implementing, managing, and scaling the data center infrastructure at DigitalOcean

• Installing, organizing, and cabling servers, power distribution units (PDUs), and network switches

• Setting up and commissioning servers, networking devices, storage solutions, and GPU infrastructure

• Designing and executing extensive infrastructure deployments, including rack buildouts and cluster expansions

• Assisting with new data center constructions and expansions by planning rack layouts and validating infrastructure readiness

• Deploying and troubleshooting high-density computing platforms, including GPU and liquid-cooled infrastructure

• Diagnosing and repairing hardware issues across various servers, networking devices, and storage systems

• Troubleshooting hardware, network, and Linux OS-related issues

• Submitting RMAs and overseeing hardware lifecycle replacements with equipment vendors

• Managing the shipping, receiving, and inventory tracking of data center hardware and components

• Maintaining documentation for deployments, runbooks, and operational procedures

• Collaborating with internal engineering teams to assist in hardware rollouts and infrastructure upgrades

• Ensuring operational readiness for new data center deployments

• Participating in an on-call rotation to ensure infrastructure availability

• Guiding junior engineers and contributing to team development

⛳️ Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in deploying, operating, or supporting infrastructure within large-scale data centers or cloud environments

• Strong comprehension of data center infrastructure, including computing, networking, and storage systems

• Proficient knowledge of data center power and cooling systems

• Experience in deploying and troubleshooting GPU hardware and high-density computing infrastructure

• Familiarity with liquid-cooled infrastructure

• Extensive Linux knowledge and command line experience; familiarity with bash scripting

• Exceptional troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, networking, and operating systems

• Understanding of data center cabling standards and best practices for deployment

• Experience in supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments or data center expansions

• Ability to analyze infrastructure incidents and implement operational improvements

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to conduct in-depth technical investigations

• Experience in maintaining deployment documentation and operational procedures

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

• Valid driver’s license and capability to travel domestically and internationally (20–25%)

• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended durations

• Capacity to mentor and train junior engineers

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Employee Assistance Program

• Local Employee Meetups

• Flexible time off policy

• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education

• Access to over 10,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning

• Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hiring and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program