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# Data Center Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Mistral Inc
- **Location:** Paris, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, Programming Tools, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, InfiniBand, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-center-hardware-engineer-paris-tx--e9523a57-0273-4f9b-bf34-a26cb720a820

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing, Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Government, Finance, Public Health, Team Player, Network Operations Center, * Hands-on comfort in data centers or server hardware - you can (or will quickly learn to) work cleanly in racks: rails, cabling, labeling, mounting.

 * Disciplined and meticulous: checklists aren't bureaucracy to you, they're craftsmanship.
 * Practical electrical basics: power-off procedures, PPE, short-circuit risk awareness.
 * Basic Linux (boot checks, logs) - scripting is a plus, not a requirement.
 * Physically able to work in racks (lift, mount, maneuver) in a data center environment.
 * Comfortable in a 24/7 operation, including a rotating on-call with emergency response expectations.
 * Driver's licence (B) for travel between our sites.

Even if you don't match every criterion

Many of our best hardware engineers came from research labs, telecoms, IT services or the military. If you are rigorous, curious and genuinely motivated by hardware at scale, we would be glad to hear from you - we assess demonstrated scope rather than keyword matching.

Nice to have

 * HPC/AI/cloud production experience at scale; large-fleet server install and maintenance.
 * Networking fundamentals (Ethernet/InfiniBand) beyond basics.
 * Vendor/RMA tooling, ticketing (Jira/ServiceNow), inventory systems.
 * Python/Bash automation for checks, capture, inventory or reporting.

## Description

* Diagnose & repair server and cluster hardware: CPUs, memory, drives, NICs, GPUs, PSUs, and interconnect problems (switches, cables, transceivers; Ethernet/InfiniBand).
 * Intervene safely - power-off/lockout, ESD discipline, pre/post-work checklists, tidy and safe work areas.
 * Capture everything - photos, serials, test results; open, update and close tickets with notes the next engineer can act on.
 * Manage parts - receive, label and track inventory; run RMAs and coordinate with vendors.
 * Help us get better - feed recurring anomalies into monitoring, alerts and SOPs; contribute small scripts (Python/Bash) if you have those skills.
 * Be a good teammate - clear status updates, honest handovers, and respect for the people depending on the cluster.