Engineering Technician, Datacenter Performance

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$60,000–$101,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Engineering Technician, Datacenter Performance

JOB TITLE: Engineering Technician, Datacenter Performance The Engineering Technician, Datacenter Performance joins the DGX Server Product Engineering Team to support the development and implementation of automated test plans for GPU accelerated computing products. This role involves deploying, operating, and maintaining GPU and compute infrastructure within a hardware lab. Key responsibilities include coordinating rack shipments, installing power and cooling connections, and troubleshooting complex hardware, firmware, and software issues. The technician will manage system enrollment and configuration using NVIDIA Base Command Manager or NVIDIA Infra Controller. Required skills include experience with x86 and Arm architectures, Linux command-line tools, and scripting for automation. The position requires performing system diagnostics, maintaining hardware inventory, and ensuring system readiness. The work focuses on the technical maintenance and validation of high-density, GPU-based datacenter infrastructure and server components.

What you'll do

  • Deploy, operate, and maintain GPU and compute infrastructure in a hardware lab environment.
  • Coordinate rack shipments, placement, installation, power, cooling, and network connections.
  • Troubleshoot system issues across hardware, firmware, and software to drive root-cause investigations.
  • Manage system enrollment, configuration, and removal using cluster management and provisioning software.
  • Perform firmware and software updates, system diagnostics, and health checks before hardware release.
  • Develop scripts and automation to simplify routine maintenance, diagnostics, and inventory tracking.
  • Maintain accurate hardware inventory, IP address reservations, and connectivity records.
  • Document technical procedures and share knowledge with team members.

What we're looking for

  • Ability to work on site in a hardware lab environment 5 days a week.
  • Associate degree in electronics, computer technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 5+ years of experience operating in a technician capacity.
  • Hands-on experience operating, servicing, and troubleshooting server or datacenter infrastructure, including GPU-based systems.
  • Ability to investigate hardware, firmware, and software failures and collect diagnostic evidence to resolve issues with engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with x86 and Arm server architectures, GPU hardware, and common server components.
  • Comfort using Linux command-line tools for system diagnostics, firmware updates, and configuration management.
  • Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools used to reduce repetitive tasks and improve operational consistency.

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