Director / Senior Director, Critical Facility Operations

About the role

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

Responsibilities

• Drive a no-downtime operating model across all facilities
• Own uptime performance end-to-end including incident response and RCA
• Build a culture where failures are analyzed and not repeated
• Vendor & Colocation Architect and run a high-discipline vendor operating model
• Convert vendor relationships into measurable systems
• Lead deep operational reviews and enforce accountability
• Align SLAs, incentives, and performance
• Eliminate ambiguity in ownership and response
• Build a zero-incident safety culture
• Ensure rigor in high-risk procedures
• Maintain standardization of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
• Benchmark against hyperscale operators
• Build high-performing, high-agency teams
• Drive ownership, speed, and technical excellence
• Scale operational readiness for new builds
• Influence design and site strategy

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations
• Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments
• Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems
• Proven track record in improving uptime and performance

Skills

• Drive ownership, speed, and technical excellence

Benefits

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.