The opportunity
OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. Our Stargate program develops and deploys massive, state-of-the-art data center campuses in partnership with industry leaders…
What you'll do
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.
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.
