xAI is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Data Center Operations Technician to maintain its server and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for minimizing mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to repair (MTTR).He will report to the job site during initial construction and report back to the engineering team as required. He will be accessible via cell phone and be willing to get onsite when there are emergencies as needed.
Performing troubleshooting of servers and network
Rack and stack of data center network equipment
Maintain Warehouse inventory and asset management
Labeling and troubleshooting for fiber/optics cables
Power supply cabling, installation, troubleshooting and repair
Installation of racks, servers and switches
Manage, response and resolution of data center operations tickets used cross functionally within xAI via Jira
Create and Maintain documentation of tasks and standard operating procedures
Receipt and Decommissioning of data center hardware
Vendor returns for infrastructure under and out of warranty
Manage spare parts inventory within the data center
Define, design, and implement network layouts and solutions within our data centers.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ years of experience working with server, storage, compute and network hardware
6+ Years of experience troubleshooting and repairing servers and networking infrastructure
5+ years of experience in Inventory Management, and ordering, receiving and shipping server and network equipment
Nice to have:
Strong linux skills including
Experience being on-call and ability to respond to critical events as needed
Experience leading Data Center Infrastructure projects
Curious to always learn new things within the Data Center World
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Oracle Experience
Inventory Management
4+ years of experience in Structured Cabling Copper/Fiber
4+ years of experience in Power and Cooling concepts inside the data center
xAI is an artificial intelligence company focused on building AI systems that deeply understand the universe and assist humanity in its quest for knowledge. It operates with a flat organizational structure that values engineering excellence, curiosity, and strong communication. xAI fosters a collaborative environment where every team member contributes directly to the company’s objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement.