Field Data Center Hardware Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a Field Data Center Hardware Engineer to join our team at Nebius in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. As a key player, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery, deployment, and production readiness of next-generation GPU platforms inside our data centers.

About Nebius

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking, and applied AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of GB-series racks within data center environments
• Oversee installation, bring-up, validation, and production readiness of NVIDIA H200 and B200-based servers
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, Linux OS, and networking issues
• Execute structured testing and validation procedures during deployment
• Develop and maintain basic Linux-based hardware health-check and diagnostic scripts
• Coordinate on-site hardware repairs, part replacements, and vendor escalations
• Drive root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Manage and prioritize deployment timelines across multiple concurrent rollouts
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to on-site engineers and technicians
• Partner with networking and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration
• Document deployment processes, validation standards, and operational runbooks

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience deploying and operating data center infrastructure
• Deep familiarity with GPU-dense systems, ideally NVIDIA H-series platforms
• Experience working with high-density rack deployments (GB-series or similar)
• Solid Linux experience, including troubleshooting and scripting
• Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, OS, firmware, and network layers
• Experience coordinating field repairs and working directly with hardware vendors
• Proven experience leading technical teams or overseeing field operations
• High ownership mindset and ability to operate in production-critical environments
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying AI or HPC clusters at scale
• Familiarity with automated provisioning or infrastructure lifecycle systems
• Background in hardware qualification, burn-in testing, or factory validation
• Experience supporting rapid infrastructure expansion
• Exposure to ARM-based or heterogeneous compute environments

We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $112k- $140k base + quarterly performance bonuses
• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet
• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage

About the Company

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join Nebius today and help build the software that powers the next generation of AI infrastructure.