Director / Senior Director, Critical Facility Operations

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.About The RoleAt Cerebras, we build systems that redefine the scale of compute. That ambition extends beyond silicon into the infrastructure that powers it.We are looking for a Director / Sr. Director of Critical Facility Operations to lead the environments that enable next-generation AI workloads. This leader will own availability, operational integrity, and performance across a colocation-driven data center footprint—ensuring our infrastructure operates with precision, predictability, and zero room for error.This is not a traditional facilities role. You will operate at the intersection of mission-critical engineering, vendor orchestration, and operational excellence, building systems and teams that can scale with the most demanding compute environments in the world.ResponsibilitiesDrive a no-downtime operating model across all facilitiesOwn uptime performance end-to-end including incident response and RCABuild a culture where failures are analyzed and not repeatedVendor & ColocationArchitect and run a high-discipline vendor operating modelConvert vendor relationships into measurable systemsLead deep operational reviews and enforce accountabilityContractsAlign SLAs, incentives, and performanceEliminate ambiguity in ownership and responseSafetyBuild a zero-incident safety cultureEnsure rigor in high-risk proceduresMaintenanceTransform preventive maintenance into failure preventionImplement predictive strategies where possibleOperationsStandardize SOPs, MOPs, and EOPsBuild a high-signal operating rhythmBenchmark against hyperscale operatorsLeadershipBuild high-performing, high-agency teamsDrive ownership, speed, and technical excellenceScalingEnsure operational readiness for new buildsInfluence design and site strategySkills & Qualifications12–15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operationsExperience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environmentsStrong expertise in electrical and mechanical systemsProven track record in improving uptime and performanceSuccess MetricsAvailability and SLA performanceIncident reduction and MTTR improvementVendor performance and accountabilitySafety metricsMaintenance quality and executionWhy Join CerebrasPeople who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here! Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click here to review our CCPA disclosure notice.LocationHeadquarters/Sunnyvale OfficeEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentHardware Departments