Data Center Operations Engineer

AMAX is an IT infrastructure and engineering company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced computing solutions for enterprise and OEM customers. Its work spans GPU-accelerated, high-performance, and AI-focused systems, helping customers solve complex technical challenges with reliable, scalable platforms.

We are looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and scale our enterprise infrastructure and High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. In this role, you will help manage hundreds of Linux servers across multi-vendor data center hardware. You will focus on maintaining high system reliability, automating routine administration tasks, and resolving complex hardware and OS-level issues in a collaborative R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Center & Hardware Support: Execute physical server racking, structured cabling, and hardware upgrades (GPUs, NICs, memory, and drives).
• Linux Server Administration: Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux servers to ensure 99%+ uptime across R&D and production workloads.
• Automation & Patching: Write and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate server provisioning, routine OS patching, and configuration management.
• Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct system log analysis, OS debugging, and hardware diagnostics to resolve incidents quickly and minimize downtime.
• Storage & Core System Management: Configure local storage using LVM, partitioning, and filesystem management. Manage system services and handle software packages.
• Networking & Host Security: Configure host-level networking including VLANs, network bridges, static/dynamic IP addressing, and high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand). Maintain system security policies.

Requirements

• Experience: 6–8 years of hands-on experience in Linux systems administration and data center operations.
• Operating Systems: Strong working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu, aligned with RHCSA-level administration standards.
• Hardware & Compute Clusters: Experience supporting multi-server environments, GPU-enabled hardware, and enterprise server platforms (Dell, Supermicro, Lenovo).
• Automation: Practical experience building and running Ansible playbooks for server provisioning and maintenance.
• Networking: Solid grasp of Linux networking, VLANs, host firewalls, and InfiniBand interconnects.
• Diagnostics: Proven ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults across both the Linux OS layer and physical server components.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially when dealing with urgent issues

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

The annual salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $120,000.

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.