Field Technical Lead - Data Center Deployments

Nebius is building next-generation AI infrastructure at scale. We are looking for a Field Technical Lead to drive on-site execution of new data center deployments, leading technical teams and contractors while ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.

Travel: This position may require on-site presence at data centers during key deployment phases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technically lead on-site deployment of GPU-based compute clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networking in data centers.
• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and tracking project delivery activities.
• Organize and supervise contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams to ensure smooth execution of deployment workstreams.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and operational issues during deployments.
• Maintain clear and accurate project documentation, including deployment plans, risk logs, issue trackers, and acceptance reports.
• Ensure transparent communication with all stakeholders by providing regular status updates, escalating blockers, and managing expectations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, networking, operations, and supply chain.
• Participate in related project activities such as automation initiatives, process improvements, and post-deployment support when required.

• Proactive, ownership-driven leader with the ability to anticipate issues, drive decisions on-site, and lead teams through complex deployments.
• Proven hands-on experience with data center infrastructure deployments, ideally in high-performance computing or AI-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of data center operations including racking, structured cabling, power planning, and cooling considerations.
• Technical knowledge of GPU servers, compute nodes, storage platforms, and high-speed networking technologies.
• Experience working within project delivery frameworks, collaborating closely with Project Managers, and managing subcontractors or vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in on-site, time-critical environments.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to document processes, maintain tracking systems, and produce clear, structured deployment and status reports.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Understanding of construction projects structure and key risk factors in facility build-outs.
• Knowledge of HPC
• Experience in business processes design or automation tools development.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar industry certifications., Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Key Employee Benefits in the US:

• Health Insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) Plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote Work Reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage., We offer competitive salaries ranging from $115K to $225K OTE, which includes base salary and performance bonus.

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Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What’s it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.