OpenAI · 3 days ago
Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking a senior datacenter networking technician to lead network deployment for AI infrastructure projects, focusing on physical bring-up of network infrastructure and collaborating with partner teams to achieve performance and reliability targets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
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
Transition to hands-on design and deployment leadership for upcoming OpenAI data center expansions, owning network physical-layer deployment from design through commissioning
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be able to sit onsite in Abilene, Texas 5 days per week
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
Are willing to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase and to travel to future OpenAI data center projects
Preferred
Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack) or scripting (Python, Shell) for configuration or documentation
Experience with hyperscale Clos fabrics or large-scale network design
Familiarity with routing and switching concepts (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and basic Linux/network troubleshooting
Industry certifications such as BICSI, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
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