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Riot Platforms

Vertical-integrated Bitcoin mining and AI centers

PCB Repair Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Rockdale, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site at the Rockdale, Texas facility; day shift, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED, or relevant experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to clearly and promptly bring attention to major errors in the data center that involve the Miner Maintenance team.
  • Ability to climb ladders and access tight or awkward spaces as required.
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and pull, with good manual dexterity.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work onsite in a mining or data center environment with heat and noise.
  • Must adhere to site safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
  • Must identify, report, and mitigate potential workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
  • Must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and internal safety training.
  • Must keep work areas clean and free of obstructions.
Responsibilities
  • Perform advanced diagnostic techniques on all miners on site.
  • Perform micro-soldering techniques on miners needing repair.
  • Maintain inventory of ASIC miner parts needed for repairs in the repair room.
  • Count miners repaired during the shift and submit proper work orders.
  • Perform circuitry repairs on ASIC hash boards as needed.
  • Take the lead in multiple research and development projects.
  • Monitor and test experimental firmware versions.
  • Train Level 2 technicians.
Desired Qualifications
  • Any Antminer or Whatsminer repair certifications are a plus.

About the company

Riot Platforms operates large-scale Bitcoin mining facilities and provides electrical engineering services through its subsidiary, ESS Metron. The company uses specialized computers called ASIC miners to solve complex math problems that secure the Bitcoin network, earning digital currency as a reward. Unlike many competitors who rely solely on mining, Riot is vertically integrated, meaning it builds its own electrical infrastructure and is expanding into high-performance computing and AI data centers to diversify its income. Its goal is to leverage its massive power capacity in Texas to become a leading provider of digital infrastructure for both the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Castle Rock, CO

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Anthropic's 20-year Rockdale lease targets 191MW and $9.1 billion initial revenue.
  • AMD expanded to 50MW at Rockdale, validating Riot's data-center pivot.
  • Riot repaid Coinbase's $200 million loan on September 21, 2026, releasing 5,821 BTC collateral.

What critics are saying

  • Bitcoin mining revenue fell to $113.7 million in Q2 2026, while costs rose.
  • Riot still depends on volatile bitcoin sales, including 4,300 BTC sold in Q2 2026.
  • SBI Crypto settled for $20 million after trial, proving recurring contract and execution risk.

What makes Riot Platforms unique

  • Rockdale and Corsicana give Riot 1.7GW Texas power capacity.
  • AMD and Anthropic leases convert mining infrastructure into contracted AI revenue.
  • Vertical integration through ESS Metron lowers buildout friction and supports faster campus development.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 30th, 2026
Riot Platforms falls 33% in a month, but ATB Cormark sees 108% upside amid $573M financing deadline

Riot Platforms shares fell about 33% in the month to October 28, as investors weighed the financing risks facing bitcoin miners that are expanding into AI data centres. Rising borrowing costs and CoreWeave's debt-market troubles have weighed on the sector. ATB Cormark Capital Markets cut its price target on Riot from $36 to $30 on October 22 but kept its Buy rating. Against the October 28 close of $14.45, that implies about 108% upside. Riot's up-to-$573 million Morgan Stanley bridge facility matures on December 31, 2026. The company also expected to close a roughly $180 million AMD-related term loan. Reaching the target likely depends on securing financing without heavy shareholder dilution.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 27th, 2026
Riot frees $494M in bitcoin after repaying $200M Coinbase loan early

Riot Platforms has repaid a $200 million loan to Coinbase, freeing 5,821 bitcoin worth approximately $494 million at current prices. The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner cleared the debt on 21 September, seven months ahead of the April 2027 deadline, according to an SEC filing. The released coins represent over half of the 11,380 bitcoin Riot held on 30 June. The company had pledged the bitcoin as collateral for the loan, which carried a 6.15% fixed interest rate. Riot has been selling more bitcoin than it mines whilst spending heavily to convert its Texas facilities into AI data centres. In August, the company signed a 20-year, $9.1 billion lease for computing capacity at its Rockdale campus. Morgan Stanley provided a $573 million interim construction loan. The filing does not specify how Riot raised funds for the repayment or its plans for the freed bitcoin.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 20th, 2026
Riot Platforms shares rise 4.8% as Bitcoin crosses $72,000, announces $9.8B AI pipeline

Riot Platforms shares rose 4.80% to $20.31 as Bitcoin surged past $72,000 following a White House crypto summit hosted by President Donald Trump. As a major digital infrastructure operator, Riot's stock serves as a high-beta proxy for Bitcoin prices. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $174.2 million, up 14% year-over-year, driven partly by its expanding data centre business. Riot maintains over $1.2 billion in liquid assets despite net loss pressures. Riot announced a 20-year lease agreement with AI firm Anthropic for 191 megawatts of power at its Rockdale, Texas campus. Combined with an existing AMD agreement, the company has secured 241 megawatts representing approximately $9.8 billion in contracted revenue.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
Riot Platforms sells 4,300 Bitcoin for $271M to fund operations and AI data centres

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 Bitcoin during the second quarter to fund operations and its expanding artificial intelligence data centre business. The cryptocurrency miner still holds 11,380 BTC worth $717.65 million. The company ended Q2 with over $1.2 billion in liquid assets, including $548.9 million in cash. It mined 1,587 Bitcoin in the quarter, up from 1,426 a year earlier, though mining revenue fell 19% year-over-year to $113.7 million. The cost to mine one Bitcoin reached $90,631, exceeding the $71,667 production value per coin. Rising power costs and expansion of its Kentucky facility drove mining costs higher. RIOT stock has risen 69% over the past 12 months to $19.58 per share.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 13th, 2026
Anthropic secures $9.1B lease for AI data centre at former Texas Alcoa site

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has reportedly signed a $9.1 billion lease at the former Alcoa smelting site in Rockdale, Texas. Riot Platforms disclosed the 20-year agreement in quarterly filings, though it did not name the tenant. Bloomberg sources confirmed Anthropic's involvement. The deal, running through 2048, could reach $16.1 billion with two five-year extensions. It includes 191 megawatts of information technology load, enough to power up to 47,700 Texas homes during peak summer conditions. The agreement adds to Riot's Milam County developments. Earlier this year, chipmaker AMD signed a $1 billion, 10-year lease for a 200-acre data centre at the site. The campus now has 700 megawatts of power capacity and employs approximately 250 people.