Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Networking Technician for our Stargate program, focusing on large-scale data center network deployments. This role is pivotal in translating network blueprints into physical reality, ensuring the reliability and performance of our AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead technician during the current campus build, collaborating with internal engineers and external contractors on design reviews, installation plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform inspections, assist with cable routing/termination, conduct fiber testing (OTDR, power levels, continuity), and resolve installation challenges in real time.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cabling routes, patching, and equipment turn-up to ensure a 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.

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.
• Ability to excel in field work while applying seasoned technical judgment to solve complex installation and testing issues.
• Quick adaptation to changing build conditions and a willingness to learn emerging networking technologies.
• Clear communication with construction, engineering, and operations teams to drive projects to completion.
• Willingness to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase and to travel to future OpenAI data center projects.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack) or scripting (Python, Shell) for configuration or documentation.
• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $157K – $302K with equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax accounts, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, and more.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily meals in our offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in shaping the future of technology and help us build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem.