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Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate

OpenAI· Scaling
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San Francisco$157k - $302k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Senior Data Center Networking Technician responsible for physical bring-up and deployment of OpenAI’s AI compute data center infrastructure, initially at a partner-operated campus in Abilene, TX, with future leadership of network deployment across multiple OpenAI data centers.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Physical-layer deploymentFiber testingCable routing/terminationDocumentation & playbooks
Nice to have:Design reviews

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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