SK hynix America

Data Center Site Operations Manager/Sr. Manager

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$10k-$15kDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

SK AI seeks to leverage the broad range of capabilities and products, and the collective scale of SK Group portfolio companies to address the top critical challenges in AI infrastructure.
We are seeking a seasoned, Data Center Operations Manager to oversee the purpose-driven AI data center from greenfield/brownfield launch to functional operations.
You will be responsible for the strategic vision, operational excellence, and physical and logical security and the safety of our special purpose AI data center.

Operational Excellence: Build and lead the team of site managers, technicians and contractors. Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Maintenance Methodologies (MOPs)
Internal Alignment and Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategy alignment and smooth execution. Deliver the reconfigurable infrastructure to the in-house engineering teams and external technical partners.
Build and lead the team of site managers, technicians and contractors.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategy alignment and smooth execution.
Deliver the reconfigurable infrastructure to the in-house engineering teams and external technical partners.
This role will support the new SK AI initiative (SK Group level) established to identify and create new business opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI data center market.

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics.
15 years of total engineering experience, with at least 6 years focused on data center operations and management.
Proven leadership experience, including senior-level roles overseeing data center strategy, performance, and teams.
Experience designing or managing cloud or on-premises IT clusters.

Technical exposure of emerging power sources, cooling technology and IT equipment such as renewable energy, high power density racks, high voltage power supply, 2-phase cooling technologies.
Working experience designing or managing CSP or Crypto mining data centers with handling OEMs and System Integrators.
In-depth knowledge of GPU-based systems, storage servers, SOTA liquid cooling technologies.
Proficiency in GPU-based cluster design and network topology
Understanding of Generative AI fundamentals.
Authorized to work in the US
Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.
Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience.
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$125,000 - $180,000 USD

Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
Paid Parental Leave Program
Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
Oversee the health of critical systems, including power (UPS, switchgear, and backup generators), cooling (HVAC, CRAC units, and liquid cooling deployments)
We're not just adapting to technological change - we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices.

At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology.
At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability.

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.

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