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Regional Data Center Manager - Western Canada

Cerebras · Western, WV · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

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.

About the role

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager to lead infrastructure operations and deployment execution across Western Canada. This role is responsible for ensuring that AI infrastructure is delivered, operated, and scaled effectively, while maintaining strong alignment with global engineering and operations teams. This is a field-oriented leadership role requiring hands-on data center experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations across Western Canada sites.
  • Ensure infrastructure meets uptime, performance, and reliability targets.
  • Owning incident response coordination for facility-related issues.
  • Maintain alignment with global:
    • Cluster Operations;
    • Network Operations;
    • Platform Engineering.
  • Act as primary interface with facility operators and vendors.
  • Ensure site infrastructure supports:
    • High-density compute loads;
    • Liquid cooling systems;
    • Redundant power architectures;
  • Validate facility performance against defined operational thresholds.
  • Execute modular deployments (5MW increments).
  • Lead coordination of:
    • Site readiness;
    • Equipment install;
    • Commissioning and operational handoff;
  • Support scaling toward multi-site, high-capacity regional footprint.
  • Lead and develop local data center technicians and engineers.
  • Ensure execution aligns with HQ-defined standards, procedures, and timelines.
  • Serve as the operational bridge between HQ and field teams.

Qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of data center or critical facility experience.
  • Working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
  • Experience interfacing with facility providers and vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead site-level teams.
  • Ability to execute both operationally and managerially in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with AI/HPC infrastructure.
  • Exposure to liquid cooling systems.
  • Experience operating in cold-weather environments.
  • Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks.

Why Join Cerebras

About People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

  • Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
  • Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
  • Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
  • Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
  • The simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

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