Data Center Technician (Early Talent)

Details

Nebius is offering a paid, structured 3-month early talent program beginning in January 2027. Participants work on the data center floor alongside experienced data center technicians and senior operations staff, developing foundational skills in enterprise data center operations, hardware, cabling, ticketing, safety, and infrastructure maintenance.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 months
• Start date: January 2027
• Eligibility: Current university students in Computer Science or a related field, recent graduates, or early-career specialists
• Work authorization: Must be permitted to work in the job's location
• Participants who complete the program with strong evaluations may be considered for Nebius's early talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

Hardware and Infrastructure

• Identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment under technician supervision.
• Assist with physical installation, cabling, and labeling of server hardware in rack enclosures.
• Assist with hardware inventory counts, asset tagging, and equipment tracking.
• Shadow and support technicians during component replacements, hardware decommissions, and equipment staging.
• Progress toward independently performing basic rack-and-stack tasks after training and validation.

Cabling and Connectivity

• Learn copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices.
• Assist with cable organization, dressing, and documentation.
• Support connectivity checks and basic cable-tracing tasks.

Documentation and Ticketing

• Learn to use Nebius ticketing and asset-management systems to log work, update hardware records, and track assigned tasks.
• Document equipment configurations, cable layouts, and maintenance activities under technician review.
• Progress toward independently entering and updating tickets for assigned work items.

Safety and Operations

• Complete required data center safety training, site-access procedures, and equipment-handling certifications.
• Follow safety protocols, access controls, and site procedures.
• Work only within the validated scope and never perform unsupervised tasks on live infrastructure.
• Learn shift handoff procedures, escalation practices, and incident documentation.

Learning and Development

• Participate in weekly check-ins with an assigned data center technician mentor.
• Complete training modules covering hardware fundamentals, data center operations, and safety.
• Shadow senior technicians during escalated incidents, complex deployments, and hardware troubleshooting.

Progression

• Weeks 1–3: Orientation and shadowing under direct supervision.
• Weeks 4–7: Assisted execution with mentor review and sign-off.
• Weeks 8–10: Supervised independence within the participant's validated scope.
• Weeks 11–12: Demonstrated competency, with minimal supervision for fully validated tasks.

Progression is based on demonstrated proficiency and adherence to Nebius standards rather than time served.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during active floor operations.
• Ability to safely lift and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads require team-lift support.
• Ability to work at heights, including on ladders and raised platforms.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including under raised floors, within rack enclosures, and in cable-management pathways.
• Comfort working in variable temperatures, including cold-aisle containment zones.
• Manual dexterity for handling small form-factor components, precision cabling, and fine connector installations.
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts and server sleds weighing up to 500 pounds on level surfaces.

Compensation

• Base compensation range: $48,000–$72,000 USD annually.
• The posting also describes the compensation as $48,000–$72,000 OTE, based on experience.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid parental leave: 20 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on AI projects in an international environment.

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and must provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.