Data Center Technician - Afton, TX

Job DescriptionJob Description CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at What You'll Do:Our Data Center Operations team is responsible for maintaining the availability, reliability, and performance of CoreWeave's data center environments. This team supports the hardware and infrastructure that power our services, ensuring critical systems remain operational in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.About the role:As a Data Center Technician, you will help ensure the overall availability and reliability of data center operations. This is a hands-on role focused on hardware and network diagnostics, physical repair, and support of mission-critical infrastructure. You will work onsite at one of our data center locations and may participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours operational needs.In this role, you will:Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability and reliabilityConduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairsPerform root cause analysis of hardware and software failuresTrain internal teamsDevelop documentationProvide technical support to data center teamsDevelop scripts to update server and networking hardwareMaintain inventoryAssemble and install equipmentPerform maintenance of test and tool equipmentTravel up to 10% of the time to other data center locations as required by business needsRespond to on-site equipment failures or emergencies within 60 minutes while scheduled on-callWho You Are:Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and assemblyExperience working with Linux operating systemsAbility to regularly transport and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing diagnostic and repair tasksAbility to maneuver in cramped or elevated spaces, including under-floor areas or on ladders, to access server racksAbility to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, including handling small hardware components and cablesAvailability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 environment, including participation in a rotating on-call shiftExperience in data center environmentsExperience with computer networkingExperience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languagesExperience with Cisco IOS and/or Juniper JunOSAssociate's degree or equivalent experience in an IT-related fieldReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this positionWondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk. You enjoy hands-on technical work and troubleshooting hardware issues in a live production environmentYou're curious about data center infrastructure, networking, and operational reliabilityYou take pride in supporting critical systems with accuracy, urgency, and attention to detailWhy CoreWeave?At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!The base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $83,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation.In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).What We OfferIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeaveCompany-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary supplemental life insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementAbility to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring HealthFamily-Forming support provided by CarrotPaid Parental LeaveFlexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside401(k) with a generous employer matchFlexible PTOCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locationsA casual work environmentA work culture focused on innovative disruptionCalifornia ApplicantsCalifornia Consumer Privacy ActEqual Opportunity & AccommodationsCoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Control ComplianceThis position requires access to technology and/or source code subject to U.S. export control laws. Any such access will be provided only in compliance with applicable U.S. export control requirements. As part of the recruitment process, CoreWeave may request limited information reasonably necessary to assess applicable export-control requirements.