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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 today—and through future OpenAI infrastructure projects tomorrow. We design for scale, speed, and reliability, and we need experienced technicians who can translate network blueprints into physical reality. 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. Your first assignment will focus on the physical bring-up of network infrastructure at a large partner-operated campus, collaborating with partner teams and their delivery vendors to achieve agreed performance and reliability targets. As that campus reaches steady state, you will transition to lead network deployment for future OpenAI data center projects, defining standards and guiding implementation across multiple locations.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in large-scale datacenter network deployment, structured cabling, or physical-layer installation
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
Willing to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase and to travel to future OpenAI data center projects
Must be able to sit onsite in Abilene, Texas 5 days per week
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
Offers Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees