Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Networking Technician who thrives in fast-moving build environments and is eager to roll up their sleeves during active datacenter deployments.

• Serve as OpenAI’s technical lead technician during the current campus build, partnering with internal engineers and external contractors on design reviews, installation plans…
• Spend significant time on the data-center floor performing inspections, assisting with cable routing/termination when needed, conducting fiber testing (OTDR, power levels…
• 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

What they're looking for

• 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.

Tech stack

• Python