Linux Systems Administrator
Required skills
- Linux
- Python
- Bash scripting
- automation
- troubleshoot
- system issues
- hardware
- networking
- analytical skills
- system performance
Nice to have
- backend development
- high-load distributed systems
- data centers
- GPU orchestration
- inference optimization
- compute
Role summary
Nebius is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join their Hardware Infrastructure team, focusing on the AI economy's cloud infrastructure. The role involves ensuring fault-tolerance, scale, and uninterrupted operations for data center systems, including IT and engineering equipment. Responsibilities include implementing and improving CI/CD processes, troubleshooting complex system issues, and optimizing system performance. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Linux, Python, and Bash scripting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with high-load distributed systems and backend development is a plus. This is a primarily remote position with occasional travel to data centers.
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
Nebius is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer in Hardware Infrastructure team. You’re welcome to work in our office in Amsterdam.
Hardware Infrastructure team designs, develops and supports systems involved in the data-centers lifecycle:
- Serving functional and load testing system.
- Monitoring of engineering equipment located in our data centers (power supply, air and water cooling, etc.)
- Monitoring of IT equipment: racks, servers, JBODs, JBOGs, power shelves, network devices, etc.
- Asset tracking.
- Hardware repairs tasks tracking.
- Server production.
In this position, your responsibility will be to:
- Ensure fault-tolerance, scale and uninterrupted operations for our services.
- Use cutting-edge technology to solve a variety of infrastructure problems.
- Implement and improve CI/CD processes.
We expect you to have:
- Proficiency in Linux systems, with expertise in Python and Bash scripting for automation.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, including hardware, software and networking problems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing system performance.
- Working proficiency in English.
It would be an added bonus if you had:
- Desire to be involved in backend development.
- Experience designing, developing and running high-load distributed systems.
Working conditions:
- Primarily remote
- Occasional travel to data centers required, especially if not located near one
- Collaboration with globally distributed engineering and operations teams
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 $130k- $180k base + quarterly performance bonuses.
Join Nebius and help operate the systems that power next-generation AI
infrastructure.
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.
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