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Datacenter Infrastructure Specialist

RunPodRemote - EMEAEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

RunPod is seeking a remote Datacenter Infrastructure Specialist based in EMEA to manage the operational health and technical lifecycle of a rapidly expanding GPU fleet. This full-time position suits an experienced infrastructure professional who wants to build automated tooling and ensure reliable uptime for demanding AI workloads.

Role Overview

As a Datacenter Infrastructure Specialist, this role acts as the operational linchpin connecting hardware partners and internal engineering teams. Reporting directly to the Manager of Infrastructure Capacity & Management, the professional in this position serves as a technical authority, translator, and incident commander. The work focuses on maintaining high-density GPU environments, utilizing modern observability stacks, and leveraging AI-first operations to automate network triage and ensure optimal performance for global AI developers.

Key Responsibilities

Validate and benchmark new hardware to ensure partner deployments meet strict specifications for distributed machine learning workloads.
Enforce uptime and service level agreements by monitoring fleet health, auditing downtime, and protecting customer reliability.
Utilize large language models and artificial intelligence agents to automate network triage and generate dynamic operational runbooks.
Coordinate technical incident communications during outages to provide clear, actionable resolutions.
Provide ongoing technical support to facilitate the growth and expansion of infrastructure partners.

Requirements

Three to five years of professional background in systems reliability, infrastructure operations, or datacenter engineering.
Strong proficiency in standard datacenter networking and performance troubleshooting, with exposure to InfiniBand, RDMA, or RoCE highly preferred.
Hands-on experience working with the NVIDIA Software Stack, including driver installation and performance utilities, plus multi-node tuning understanding.
Solid Linux system administration capabilities alongside experience with Docker containerization and kernel-level hardware diagnostics.
Clear written and verbal communication skills capable of bridging technical concepts for internal leadership and partners.
Proactive mindset with a detail-oriented approach to identifying potential hardware or networking failures ahead of time.

Nice to Have

Previous experience working within fast-paced startup environments to build operational workflows.
Background managing or optimizing bare-metal High-Performance Computing systems at a massive scale.
Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Datadog for system health monitoring.
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Go, or Bash for automating repetitive infrastructure tasks.

Skills and Tools

Python
Docker
Golang
Linux System Administration
Datacenter Networking
NVIDIA Software Stack

Salary and Benefits

Competitive base pay ranging from €105,324.00 to €140,432.00, determined by experience, qualifications, and location.
Meaningful equity and stock options in a fast-growing artificial intelligence infrastructure company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with 100% coverage for employees and partial coverage for dependents.
Flexible paid time off to allow team members adequate time to recharge.
A $1,200 home office and equipment stipend provided on day one to establish an ideal workspace.

About the Company

Runpod operates as an AI Developer Cloud utilized by over one million developers to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale artificial intelligence applications. The platform has successfully processed over 20 billion inference requests and closed a $100M Series A funding round in June 2026. Operating as a remote-first team, the company emphasizes personal ownership, speed, and building infrastructure that supports the next generation of developers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Runpod careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonDockerGolang

Questions candidates ask

What is the geographic location for this role?

This position is remote based in the EMEA region.

What is the salary range for the Datacenter Infrastructure Specialist?

The competitive base pay ranges from €105,324.00 to €140,432.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of professional experience in infrastructure operations, systems reliability, or datacenter engineering.

What are some of the preferred technical skills for this job?

Preferred skills include experience with Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, HPC environments, and programming languages like Python, Go, or Bash.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include stock options, fully covered medical, dental, and vision plans for employees, flexible PTO, and a $1,200 home office equipment stipend.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official RunPod careers page.

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