xAI

xAI

Manager, Site Operations

Memphis, TN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
PythonBashMachine LearningJiraInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • As the Site Operations Manager, you'll oversee the data center technicians who keep SpaceXAI's AI infrastructure running smoothly.
  • This role is pivotal in ensuring our systems operate at peak efficiency, supporting the compute power behind our mission.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Site Operations: Manage power, cooling, networking, and hardware deployments to ensure 99.999% uptime for SpaceXAI's AI compute systems, keeping our infrastructure reliable and ready for innovation.
  • Guide Your Team: Lead and develop a team of Data Center Operations Technicians through training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment tied to SpaceXAI's objectives.
  • Drive Sustainable Solutions: Champion energy-efficient practices and sustainability efforts, optimizing resources while supporting the demands of cutting-edge AI workloads.
  • Handle Emergencies: Lead the team through urgent situations with clear direction, resolving issues quickly to protect our AI systems from disruption.
  • Optimize Operations: Build and refine processes-such as preventative maintenance schedules with vendors and ticket workflows in Jira-to keep operations efficient and scalable.
  • Support Expansion: Work with leadership to standardize best practices across sites (if applicable), ensuring operations align with SpaceXAI's ambitious growth plans.
  • Manage power, cooling, networking, and hardware deployments to ensure 99.999% uptime for SpaceXAI's AI compute systems, keeping our infrastructure reliable and ready for innovation.
  • Lead and develop a team of Data Center Operations Technicians through training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment tied to SpaceXAI's objectives.
  • Build and refine processes-such as preventative maintenance schedules with vendors and ticket workflows in Jira-to keep operations efficient and scalable.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in data center operations or similar critical environments, with 3+ years managing technical teams.
  • Solid expertise in server hardware, cabling, and data center technologies, from setup to lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate tasks and boost team efficiency.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused environment with occasional on-call duties.

Skills

  • Experience supporting compute-heavy environments like AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing.
  • Proficiency with tools like Jira and managing collaborative workflows across teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • A history of partnering with vendors, scaling operations, and advancing sustainability initiatives.
  • Enthusiasm for SpaceXAI's mission to accelerate human discovery and unravel the universe.
  • This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
  • All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
  • Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
  • All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
  • They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

This listing is sourced directly from xAI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.