OpenAI · 4 weeks ago
Datacenter Networking Technician, AI Compute Deployment - Stargate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expOpenAI is embarking on a journey to build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem through their Stargate program. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Networking Technician to lead the physical deployment of network infrastructure at partner-operated campuses and guide future data center projects.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySaaSAgentic AIAI InfrastructureFoundational AIGenerative AIInformation ServicesMachine LearningNatural Language Processing
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
Qualification
Required
Have 7+ years of experience in large-scale datacenter network deployment, structured cabling, or physical-layer installation
Possess 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
Are willing to be based at a partner campus during the initial build phase and to travel to future OpenAI data center projects
Preferred
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
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
59%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Customer Service and Support
Marketing
Management and Executive
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Human Resources
Creatives and Design
Sales
Public Sector and Government
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (57)
2025 (103)
2024 (74)
2023 (15)
2022 (18)
2021 (10)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$201.13BKey Investors
Robinhood VenturesAmazon,Andreessen Horowitz,D. E. Shaw & Co.,MGX,NVIDIA,SoftBank,TPG,T. Rowe PriceThe Walt Disney Company
2026-04-22Series Unknown· $75M
2026-02-27Series Unknown· $122B
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
Co-Founder and CEO
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-06-07
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