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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager - Data Center Operations - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Distributed Systems, Uptime, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18065676?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18065676%2FSr-Manager-Data-Center-Operations-California-San-Jose ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. * 12+ years of experience in data center operations, focus on high-density compute * Strong understanding of electrical redundancy schemes and power distribution systems. * Hands-on experience operating and maintaining direct liquid cooling systems * Proven ability to manage data hall operations, including layout optimization and scaling. * Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and operational reporting. * Proficiency in DCIM tools, BMS systems, and operational dashboards. * Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure requirements and GPU-based compute environments. * Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred: * Experience managing colocation data center environments and vendor SLAs. * Familiarity with Supermicro CDU systems and liquid-cooled server platforms. * Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or Uptime Accredited Tier Specialist. * Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) ## Description * Data Center Solution: Collaborate with customers to understand data center requirements and develop comprehensive data center solutions, Design and architect data center infrastructure to meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements, ensure data center designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards * Data Center Operations:Oversee daily operations of high-density data centers, ensuring uptime, performance, and safety standards are consistently met. * Data Center Electrical Infrastructure:Manage and maintain electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, ATS, and generators, with backup power solutions, and mechanical cooling to meet demanding workload requirements * Direct Liquid Cooling:Lead the operation and maintenance of direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, including: + o Monitoring flow rates, pressure levels, and coolant quality o Managing water treatment and filtration systems o Coordinating with engineering teams for CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) support and upgrades * Data Center Sourcing & Partnerships:Lead sourcing strategies, site evaluations, and hosting partnership development with global service providers. * Cross-functional Collaboration:Partner with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to deliver projects aligned with business goals and SLA targets. * Executive Reporting:Provide structured updates on program milestones, risks, mitigations, and ROI metrics to senior leadership including business value proposition updates. * Customer Facing:Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements * On-boarding of Customers: Implementation of technical solution to on-board customer to colocation facilities * Infrastructure Optimization: Monitor and evaluate the performance and efficiency of data center systems, recommend and implement improvements to optimize infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs ## Related Videos - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Best Practices for AI-Assisted Development of Distributed Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100200-best-practices-for-ai-assisted-development-of-distributed-systems) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [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 212: WebMCP or MCP, What is DevRel, AI's 10% Productivity Boost, and a 49MB Web Page…](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/717-dev-digest-212-webmcp-or-mcp-what-is-devrel-ai-s-10-productivity-boost-and-a-49mb-web-page) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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