Data Center Operations Engineer / Manager - Liquid ...

Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Center Operations Engineer with hands-on liquid cooling experience to support advanced, high-density data center environments. This role supports AI, HPC, and other mission-critical workloads utilizing direct liquid cooling (DLC) and/or immersion cooling technologies. Liquid cooling experience is a core requirement for this role. Key Responsibilities Operate, monitor, and support liquid-cooled data center environments in production Maintain and troubleshoot liquid cooling infrastructure, including Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), pumps, heat exchangers, manifolds, and leak detection systems Ensure high availability, reliability, and thermal performance of critical infrastructure Partner with facilities, IT operations, OEMs, and external vendors to resolve issues and optimize performance Support the deployment, commissioning, and transition of liquid cooling systems from build to steady-state operations Execute and help develop SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, emergency procedures, and safety protocols Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Provide on-call or after-hours support as required for mission-critical environments Required Qualifications Hands-on experience operating liquid cooling systems in data center or similar critical environments Background in data center operations, facilities engineering, or infrastructure engineering Strong understanding of thermal management, mechanical systems, and fluid dynamics Experience working in production, uptime-sensitive environments Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and external partners Preferred Qualifications Direct experience supporting AI, GPU-dense, or HPC workloads Experience with deployment, commissioning, or retrofitting of liquid cooling systems Background in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data centers Familiarity with industry standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements Experience developing or improving operational standards and procedures Compensation Competitive base salary, typically $170,000-$210,000+, depending on experience and location Comprehensive benefits package (details provided during interview process)

Created: 2026-03-10