Data Center Manager

Why work at Nebius

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.

Where we work

Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.

The Role

The Data Center Manager owns end‑to‑end reliability, safety, capacity, and performance for one of our flagship U.S. sites. You'll lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary operations team and partner tightly with Design, Build, Network, Security, Capacity Planning, and the DC orgs to deliver world‑class availability and cost efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead day-to-day data center operations in a 24/7 mission-critical environment
• Manage and develop a team of 15-20 Data Center Technicians
• Oversee installation, break/fix activities, and field change orders
• Ensure timely delivery of tasks aligned with KPIs and operational milestones
• Monitor infrastructure performance; drive troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Own incident management, including resolution and post-incident reviews
• Plan and execute capacity expansion (rack, block, and site growth)
• Maintain physical security, access controls, and compliance with standards
• Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Build, Site Selection, Operations)
• Manage vendors and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, efficiency, and reliability
• Support hiring and team scaling efforts

We expect you to have:

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations; 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and data center infrastructure
• Experience with power systems (UPS, backup), cooling, and physical infrastructure
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Experience with incident management and operational processes in high-availability environments
• Strong project management experience (budgeting, vendor management, resource planning)
• Understanding of security, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive execution across teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support on-site operational needs
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

It would be an added bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with ITIL / ITSM processes
• Experience with GPU clusters, HPC, or cloud infrastructure
• Understanding of data center network traffic patterns (east-west and north-south)
• Experience with data center management and monitoring tools

Key employee benefits:

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from  $140k- $180k base + quarterly performance bonuses.

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What we offer 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.

We're growing and expanding our products every day. If you're up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!