Data Center Technician - Sandusky, OH

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence.

About the Team

Our Data Center Operations team is at the physical core of our business, responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the infrastructure that powers the cloud. We are seeking Data Center Technicians across a range of experience levels to ensure service availability, physical reliability, and operational excellence across our facilities.

In this salaried, 100% on-site position, you will perform hands-on hardware and network diagnostics, equipment installations, structured cabling, and physical repairs. Your responsibilities and level of autonomy will match your experience, with opportunities to build technical skills and take on more complex work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform data center operations and maintenance, including assembling, racking, stacking, and maintaining server, storage, and networking hardware.
• Conduct hardware and network diagnostics on live and offline systems, troubleshoot issues, replace components, and perform physical repairs.
• Support equipment installations, device provisioning, and operating system installations, taking on more complex troubleshooting and deployment work as your experience grows.
• Maintain high standards of cable management and structured cabling, and follow physical and cybersecurity protocols.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ticket updates, and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with local and cross-functional teams to support operational readiness, share knowledge, and contribute to team training and development.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and be available to arrive on-site within 60 minutes when an incident requires hands-on support.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience or coursework in computer hardware assembly, installation, and physical and logical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and fundamental networking concepts.
• Ability to follow established procedures, prioritize tasks, troubleshoot technical issues, and recognize when to ask for guidance or escalate.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, a collaborative and curious mindset, and a commitment to high reliability standards.
• Willingness to build technical skills, learn new systems, and take on responsibilities that match your experience.
• Ability to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including moving and positioning equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, remaining in a stationary position for extended periods, accessing equipment in confined spaces, and handling small hardware components with precision.

Preferred Skills:

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise or commercial data center environments.
• Experience with Linux OS administration, command-line tools, and device provisioning.
• Scripting and automation experience with Python, Bash, or shell scripts.
• Networking experience with Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, or enterprise switch/router configurations.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Linux+.

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast. We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking, and foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with a generous employer match.