Datacenter Hardware Engineer, HPC

Our compute footprint is growing fast to support our science and engineering teams. We’re hiring a Datacenter HW Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and scale our GPU/CPU clusters safely and reliably. You’ll execute hands-on hardware work in our Paris-area datacenter and partner with hardware owners, DC operations, and vendors to keep one of France’s largest GPU clusters healthy.

Responsibilities

Diagnose & operate core server/cluster components - Investigate and handle compute/storage hardware issues (CPU, memory, drives, NICs, GPUs, PSUs) and interconnect problems (switches, cables, transceivers; Ethernet/InfiniBand). Perform safe interventions (power-off/lockout, ESD) to replace, re-seat, or recable components and restore service.; Safety & procedures - Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) and ESD discipline; follow pre/post-work checklists; maintain tidy, safe work areas.; First-line diagnostics - Triage using LEDs, POST, beep codes and basic tests; capture evidence (photos, serials, results); open/update/close tickets with clear notes.; Preventive maintenance - Provide feedback and ideas to improve proactive activities, monitoring, and targeted follow-ups on recurring or specific anomalies; help turn ad-hoc checks into SOPs, alerts, and dashboards.; Parts & logistics - Receive and track parts, keep labeled inventory accurate, manage simple RMAs, and coordinate with vendors.; Collaboration & escalation - Partner with senior hardware/firmware owners on complex or multi-node issues; communicate status and next steps crisply.; Documentation & quality - Keep SOPs/checklists current; ensure zero undocumented changes and consistent, audit-ready records.

Requirements

Hands-on mindset in datacenters/server hardware: you can install/re-seat/swap GPU/PCIe cards, NICs, PSUs, drives, and work cleanly in racks (rails, cabling, labeling). We also welcome candidates with strong Linux fundamentals (boot/check, logs) and scripting (Python/Bash) who are eager to learn hardware; you’ll be trained and mentored by a senior hardware engineer.; Disciplined and meticulous: follows checklists, ESD/LOTO; no rough handling; careful with all high-value server components.; Practical electrical basics: power-off, PPE, short-circuit risk awareness.; Comfortable in racks: cooling, network, storage, PDU, cable management; can lift/mount safely (within HSE limits).; Clear communicator: short factual updates; reliable teammate; punctual and process-minded.; Hardware-passionate, professionally grounded: strong curiosity and craft mindset.

Nice to have

HPC/AI/Cloud at scale experience (production environments), large-fleet/server install & maintenance in datacenters; Basic networking (Ethernet/InfiniBand) and basic Linux (boot/check; no coding needed); Coding/automation skills (Python/Bash): small tools/scripts to improve checklists, photo/serial capture, inventory sync, or simple monitoring/reporting; Experience with inventory/RMA tools and vendor coordination; Exposure to HPC/research/industrial environments

Benefits

Healthcare coverage; parental leave; retirement plans; relocation support; wellness programs; meal and transportation allowances; other location-specific perks