Data Center Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

About the role

Join a fast-paced Data Center Engineering and Operations team where you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping large-scale online services running smoothly. This position focuses on deploying, provisioning, and maintaining critical data center infrastructure with an emphasis on reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, and provision servers, switches, PDUs, consoles, and related data center equipment.
• Perform initial system setup following standard operating procedures, including BIOS configuration, PXE operating system installs, and DNS updates.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, document findings, and help produce clear root cause analysis reports.
• Support hardware decommissioning and replacement efforts as aging equipment is retired.
• Process return merchandise authorization requests with vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple data center locations.
• Follow best practices for cabling, power balancing, and overall data center operations.
• Track and complete assigned tasks and incidents through internal ticketing systems in a timely manner.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7 operations.
• Travel as needed, up to 15%.

Skills

• At least 4 years of data center-related experience, including 2+ years of hands-on work in an enterprise-scale environment.
• Strong experience with server and network equipment deployment in a production setting.
• Solid understanding of x86 server hardware, components, and system architecture.
• Hands-on knowledge of BIOS and BMC configuration on x86 hardware.
• Basic working knowledge of Linux and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with cabling standards such as MMF, SMF, LC/MTP, and CAT6.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications such as A+, Server+, RHCSA, or CCNA.
• Experience working with version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Exposure to large-scale buildouts, infrastructure maintenance, and operational best practices.
• Experience collaborating closely with technical operations teams in a high-accountability environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $47 - $82 per hour based on qualifications and experience.