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Data Center Operations Manager

Nexthop AI · Santa Clara, California · On-site

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About Nexthop AI

Backed by a16z, Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed.

About the role

Plan and forecast growth in power, rackspace, cooling and colocation sites to accommodate new programs both. Qualifications: We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup and possess exceptional problem-solving and communication skills and a strong aptitude for taking initiative and learning. Additionally we value individuals who practice and instill user empathy. The following skills are essential for this role,

What they're looking for

  • Own all aspects of onsite and offsite data center sites for multiple eng teams (Software, Test, POC, Hardware), from initial setup and configuration to ongoing maintenance and optimization of lab infrastructure
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable deployments, including network infrastructure, server systems, power & cable management, specialized equipment, and software tools
  • Maintain environment to high standards for ideal operating conditions and customer or partner visits
  • Regularly document asset information and topologies and manage maintenance windows
  • Collaborate with IT to adhere to corporate policies and have security patches or upgrades rolled out in a timely fashion
More about this role

Nexthop AI is a team of industry-leading professionals with deep hardware and software expertise spanning silicon, systems, network operations and cloud development, dedicated to building innovative, bleeding-edge solutions for large-scale AI deployments. The team culture thrives on collaboration, creativity and fun while delivering foundational technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.

  • Own all aspects of onsite and offsite data center sites for multiple eng teams (Software, Test, POC, Hardware), from initial setup and configuration to ongoing maintenance and optimization of lab infrastructure.

Plan and forecast growth in power, rackspace, cooling and colocation sites to accommodate new programs both.

  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions.
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable deployments, including network infrastructure, server systems, power & cable management, specialized equipment, and software tools.
  • Maintain environment to high standards for ideal operating conditions and customer or partner visits
  • Regularly document asset information and topologies and manage maintenance...

Read the full posting on Nexthop AI's site ↗

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