Sr Systems Engineer (Data Center Operations)

What You'll Do

• Deploy and maintain Linux-based compute, GPU, and storage infrastructure across data center environments, ensuring high availability and consistent performance.
• Configure and bring up InfiniBand fabric and GPU clusters, including switch configuration, subnet management, and end-to-end validation testing.
• Install, rack, label, and cable server hardware — including CPUs, memory, NICs, HDDs, and RAID components — in line with approved design specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues across Linux systems, GPU platforms, networking equipment, and storage infrastructure.
• Conduct daily health checks of systems and infrastructure components, proactively identifying and mitigating risks before they affect service delivery.
• Monitor the data center environment using established alerting frameworks, escalate issues appropriately, and drive timely service restoration in line with SLAs.
• Coordinate with vendors and onsite staff for hardware delivery, diagnostics, replacement, and warranty fulfilment.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, system configurations, and runbooks to support consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide on-site or remote support during maintenance windows and operational incidents.
• Collaborate with global infrastructure and operations teams to support data center builds, migrations, refresh programmes , and process improvement initiatives.
• Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting (Bash or equivalent).
• Experience with cluster bring-up, GPU server deployment, driver installation, and system-level configuration.
• Hands-on experience setting up and validating GPU servers in clustered environments, including end-to-end GPU testing in InfiniBand-based clusters.
• Working knowledge of InfiniBand networking, including switch configuration and subnet management.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP).
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, switches, and terminal servers for out-of-band management.
• Familiarity with fibre and copper cabling in IP and SAN environments.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail in data center environments.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Additional Skills/ Preferences: Experience supporting HPC, AI, or large-scale GPU environments.
• Exposure to data center monitoring and alerting platforms.
• Experience documenting operational processes and maintaining technical runbooks.
• Familiarity with large-scale data center buildouts or refresh programmes.
• Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization.
• We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.