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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Datacenter Hardware Engineer, HPC - **Company:** Mistral AI - **Location:** Paris, France - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Linux, Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, PCI Express, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Storage Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b5edaefeb0e7040 ## About the Role * Hands-on mindset in datacenters/server hardware: you can install/re-seat/swap GPU/PCIe cards, NICs, PSUs, drives, and work cleanly in racks (rails, cabling, labeling). We also welcome candidates with strong Linux fundamentals (boot/check, logs) and scripting (Python/Bash) who are eager to learn hardware; you'll be trained and mentored by a senior hardware engineer. * Disciplined and meticulous: follows checklists, ESD/LOTO; no rough handling; careful with all high-value server components. * Practical electrical basics: power-off, PPE, short-circuit risk awareness. * Comfortable in racks: cooling, network, storage, PDU, cable management; can lift/mount safely (within HSE limits). * Clear communicator: short factual updates; reliable teammate; punctual and process-minded. * Hardware-passionate, professionally grounded: strong curiosity and craft mindset. Nice to have * HPC/AI/Cloud at scale experience (production environments), large-fleet/server install & maintenance in datacenters. * Basic networking (Ethernet/InfiniBand) and basic Linux (boot/check; no coding needed). * Coding/automation skills (Python/Bash): small tools/scripts to improve checklists, photo/serial capture, inventory sync, or simple monitoring/reporting. * Experience with inventory/RMA tools and vendor coordination. * Exposure to HPC/research/industrial environments. ## Description * Direct impact on scale: your work keeps one of France's largest AI clusters healthy as we grow to unprecedented scale. * Enable breakthrough AI: you unlock our science & engineering teams to deliver groundbreaking AI solutions. What you will do * Diagnose & operate core server/cluster components - Investigate and handle compute/storage hardware issues (CPU, memory, drives, NICs, GPUs, PSUs) and interconnect problems (switches, cables, transceivers; Ethernet/InfiniBand). Perform safe interventions (power-off/lockout, ESD) to replace, re-seat, or recable components and restore service. * Safety & procedures - Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) and ESD discipline; follow pre/post-work checklists; maintain tidy, safe work areas. * First-line diagnostics - Triage using LEDs, POST, beep codes and basic tests; capture evidence (photos, serials, results); open/update/close tickets with clear notes. * Preventive maintenance - Provide feedback and ideas to improve proactive activities, monitoring, and targeted follow-ups on recurring or specific anomalies; help turn ad-hoc checks into SOPs, alerts, and dashboards. * Parts & logistics - Receive and track parts, keep labeled inventory accurate, manage simple RMAs, and coordinate with vendors. * Collaboration & escalation - Partner with senior hardware/firmware owners on complex or multi-node issues; communicate status and next steps crisply. * Documentation & quality - Keep SOPs/checklists current; ensure zero undocumented changes and consistent, audit-ready records. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)