Data Center Operations Technician (MMR/MDF & Fiber Infrastructure)

Join xAI as a Data Center Operations Technician to manage MMR and MDF operations in a high-density AI training environment, ensuring maximum availability of critical infrastructure. SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. 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.

• •Own operational readiness of MMR and MDF spaces, including cleanliness, access control, labeling, and space utilization.
• •Perform fiber operations: install, dress, test, and document fiber infrastructure; execute cross-connect installations and de-installations; maintain accurate fiber maps and circuit records.
• •Conduct fiber troubleshooting using OTDR, optical power meters, and fiber shot measurements; coordinate with SSP/NOC and engineering to isolate and resolve production-impacting fiber issues rapidly.
• •Execute rack-and-stack of servers, network gear, and supporting hardware; manage cable management, pathway utilization, and physical layer standards.
• •Support power distribution within MMR/MDF environments (PDUs, breaker coordination, load monitoring) and escalate power-related issues.
• •Monitor and coordinate HVAC needs for MMR/MDF spaces to maintain environmental setpoints critical to equipment reliability.
• •Lead or support incident response for Layer 1 and physical infrastructure events; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• •Follow rigorous change-management processes for all installations, moves, adds, and changes.
• •Maintain detailed as-built documentation, asset records, operational logs, and fiber route documentation.
• •Mentor junior technicians on safe work practices, fiber handling, testing standards, and operational procedures.
• •Drive continuous improvement in deployment efficiency, labeling standards, and risk reduction.