Data Center Technician

Mission:

Install, configure, maintain, and support the data center infrastructure that

powers Groq’s AI inference cloud. As a Data Center Technician, you will own

day-to-day hands-on operations within the data center, helping ensure our

compute and network infrastructure operates reliably and is ready to scale.

Location: Spokane/Liberty Lake

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

As a Data Center Technician, you will serve as a Directly Responsible Individual

(DRI) for daily operations within the data center. You will lead hands-on

installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of compute and network

infrastructure supporting Groq’s AI workloads.

* Receive, unpack, move, and install servers and other equipment on the data

center floor.

* Install, cable, and maintain servers, network switches, and power

distribution units (PDUs) in racks.

* Perform hardware-level bring-up and testing using Linux command-line tools.

* Maintain accurate inventory and asset accountability for data center

equipment.

* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving rack, node, cabling, and

hardware failures.

* Run scripts and diagnostic tools to identify and repair rack cabling and

other hardware issues.

* Create, update, and resolve tickets in Groq’s ticketing system to maintain

clear records of operational work.

* Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7 data center operations.

* Execute final testing and sign-off for newly built racks.

* Partner with cross-functional teams on data center upgrades, deployments, and

expansions.

* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, procedures,

and operational runbooks.

* Execute work in accordance with data center standards, policies, and

procedures while maintaining a high bar for reliability and operational

consistency.

Ideal candidates have/are:

* 2+ years of experience in data center operations or a related field.

* Strong working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers,

storage systems, and network devices.

* Hands-on experience installing, cabling, maintaining, and troubleshooting

server and network hardware.

* Intermediate Linux skills and comfort working from the command line.

* Advanced fiber optic cabling skills.

* Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.

* Experience with data center management software, such as DCIM or BMS.

* Familiarity with virtualization and container orchestration technologies,

including Kubernetes.

* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

* Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate operational and asset

records.

* Able to prioritize and execute effectively in a fast-paced operational

environment.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills.

* Curious and motivated to continuously improve your knowledge of data center

infrastructure and operations.

* Familiarity with tools such as MacBooks, Slack, and Google Workspace.

* A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related

field, or equivalent practical experience.

* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Why Join Us:

* Purposeful Hiring: You’re not here by accident, and neither is anyone else.

Every teammate is handpicked with intention because who we build with

matters.

* Builders Wanted: You’re not just riding the rocket ship, you’re building it.

Your work directly shapes the trajectory of our company.

* Mission-Driven Work: We’re here to make a real impact. Our mission fuels

everything we do.

* Tackling Hard Problems: If easy isn’t your thing, you’re in the right place.

We solve some of the most complex and exciting challenges in our space.

* Excellence Is The Standard: High performance isn’t just encouraged, it’s the

baseline. And it’s contagious.

Compensation

Groq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash

philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into base pay. The

total cash hourly rate for this position, which is inclusive of the potential

bonus value, is $40/hr. This houlry rate is specific to candidates located in

the United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on

local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers a Long-Term

Incentive (LTI) Program and a robust suite of employee benefits.