Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

OpenAI
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 108,000 - 285,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving"]

Senior datacenter networking technician responsible for physical network bring-up and deployment across partner campuses, leading field installations, troubleshooting cabling and fiber tests, and developing repeatable standards for OpenAI data center expansions. Will operate on-site at Abilene, TX initially, with future multi-location deployments and collaboration with internal engineers, contractors, and partner teams.

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OpenAI
OpenAI
11 months ago

Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

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Job Summary

Senior datacenter networking technician responsible for physical network bring-up and deployment across partner campuses, leading field installations, troubleshooting cabling and fiber tests, and developing repeatable standards for OpenAI data center expansions. Will operate on-site at Abilene, TX initially, with future multi-location deployments and collaboration with internal engineers, contractors, and partner teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as OpenAI’s technical lead technician during the current campus build, partnering with internal engineers and external contractors on design reviews, installation plans, and acceptance criteria.
  • •Spend significant time on the data-center floor performing inspections, assisting with cable routing/termination when needed, conducting fiber testing (OTDR, power levels, continuity), and resolving installation challenges in real time.
  • •Troubleshoot and optimize cabling routes, patching, and equipment turn-up to ensure clean, reliable handoff to network operations.
  • •Contribute to design discussions and peer reviews for structured cabling and physical network layouts, providing practical field feedback to engineering teams.
  • •Develop repeatable engineering standards, as-built documentation, and deployment playbooks to accelerate future OpenAI campuses
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 108,000 - 285,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Remote WorkEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Have 7+ years of experience in large-scale datacenter network deployment, structured cabling, or physical-layer installation.
  • •Possess deep knowledge of fiber/copper plant design, cabling standards, and hyperscale network best practices.
  • •Excel in field work while applying seasoned technical judgment to solve complex installation and testing issues.
  • •Adapt quickly to changing build conditions and enjoy learning emerging networking technologies.
  • •Communicate clearly with construction, engineering, and operations teams to drive projects to completion.
Experience:7+ yearsDatacenterNetworkingHyperscale
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solving
Certifications:CCNACCNPBICSI
Languages:English
Tech Stack:OTDRFiberCablingBGPOSPFEVPNVXLANLinuxPythonShellAnsibleSaltStackCCNACCNPBICSI

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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