Nebius

Runs GPU clouds for AI training and deployment

Manager, Data Center Facilities Engineering

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Jersey, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 10 years of experience in critical facility or data center operations, or other mission-critical environments.
At least 5 years of experience leading and developing technical teams, including performance management.
Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, mechanical/HVAC systems, fire and life safety, and building automation and controls.
Experience operating in 24/7 high-availability environments with strict uptime requirements.
Working knowledge of procedure-based operations and safety programs, including LOTO, electrical safety, and hazardous energy control.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional construction, engineering, and operations teams.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and creating clear, concise reports and documentation.
Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response.
Familiarity with SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, and operational monitoring systems such as BMS/DCIM.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day operations of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, and CRAH/CRAC units.
Ensure high availability and uptime of all facility infrastructure supporting data center operations.
Lead incident response for facility-related events, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor performance through BMS/DCIM systems and drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and capacity utilization.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs.
Manage third-party vendors and hold them accountable for service delivery, performance, and compliance with standards.
Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning, infrastructure scaling, and site optimization initiatives.
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability efforts, including PUE optimization and support for high-density cooling solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and HSE standards, and lead audits, inspections, and risk management activities.
Collaborate with data center operations, network, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration between facilities and IT systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in data center or Tier III/IV critical environments, preferably within hyperscale or high-availability operations.
A Master's degree or MBA, or relevant trade certification in electrical, HVAC, or controls.
Experience supporting commissioning, new builds, or large-scale facility expansions.
Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including power and cooling systems such as CRAH/CRAC units and chillers, and exposure to technologies such as liquid cooling.
Ability to drive operational excellence through budget management, continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma, vendor oversight, and tools such as CMMS/EAM and AI-enabled workflows.
Experience operating in hyperscale, AI/ML-driven environments supporting GPU-intensive, high-density workloads.
Ability to scale data center operations to meet rapid growth and next-generation infrastructure demands.
Focus on automation, telemetry, and data-driven decision-making to optimize performance and reliability.
Experience driving efficiency in advanced cooling environments, including liquid cooling and high-density thermal management.

About Nebius:

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.

The Role

The Manager, Data Center Facilities Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring 24/7/365 availability of data center operations by overseeing maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure in alignment with SLAs. This role leads emergency response, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures seamless communication and compliance with operational and safety standards. The manager provides oversight of contracts, maintenance plans, and policy development while driving performance through metrics, continuous improvement, and team development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Own day-to-day operations of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, and CRAH/CRAC units
Ensure high availability and uptime of all facility infrastructure supporting data center operations
Lead incident response for facility-related events, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Monitor performance through BMS/DCIM systems and drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and capacity utilization
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
Manage and hold third-party vendors accountable for service delivery, performance, and compliance with standards
Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning, infrastructure scaling, and site optimization initiatives
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability efforts, including PUE optimization and support for high-density cooling solutions
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and HSE standards, leading audits, inspections, and risk management activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with data center operations, network, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration between facilities and IT systems

We expect you to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in critical facility or data center operations, or other mission-critical environments
5+ years of experience leading and developing technical teams, including performance management
Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems: electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical/HVAC, fire/life safety, and building automation/controls
Experience operating in 24/7 high-availability environments with strict uptime requirements
Working knowledge of procedure-based operations and safety programs (e.g., LOTO, electrical safety, hazardous energy control)
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including construction, engineering, and operations
Strong communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and creating clear, concise reports and documentation
Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response
Familiarity with SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, and operational monitoring systems (BMS/DCIM)

It would be an added bonus if you have:

Experience in data center or Tier III/IV critical environments, preferably within hyperscale or high-availability operations
Advanced education (Master’s or MBA) or relevant trade certification (Electrical, HVAC, Controls)
Experience supporting commissioning, new builds, or large-scale facility expansions
Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including power, cooling (CRAH/CRAC, chillers), and exposure to modern technologies such as liquid cooling
Proven ability to drive operational excellence through budget management, continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), vendor oversight, and use of tools like CMMS/EAM and AI-enabled workflows
Experience operating in hyperscale, AI/ML-driven environments supporting GPU-intensive, high-density workloads
Proven ability to scale data center operations to meet rapid growth and next-generation infrastructure demands
Strong focus on automation, telemetry, and data-driven decision-making to optimize performance and reliability
Experience driving efficiency in advanced cooling environments, including liquid cooling and high-density thermal management

Key employee benefits:

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.

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries ranging from $160K 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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

About the Company

Nebius

Runs GPU clouds for AI training and deployment

Nebius runs an AI cloud for developers, researchers, and enterprises that train models and put them into production. Its AI Cloud combines GPU computing, storage, networking, and managed services, while Token Factory runs models through an API so teams do not manage the underlying servers. Customers rent computing and storage at usage rates or reserve capacity, choosing resources that fit short experiments or sustained production workloads. Beyond the cloud, the group owns Avride, which develops autonomous vehicles and delivery robots, and TripleTen, which teaches technical skills for people changing careers. The publicly listed group is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded: 1997

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