Data Center Technician - Elk Grove, IL

Data Center Technician

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.

Our Data Center Operations team sits at the physical core of our business. The team builds, maintains, and operates the cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the cloud. It keeps our physical assets stable, secure, and scalable, working hands-on in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment. You will join a collaborative and curious group that is essential to delivering a best-in-class experience for our clients.

The Data Center Technician helps keep data center operations available and reliable, meeting or exceeding defined service levels. The role covers hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair, and may include an on-call rotation.

This is a salaried, 100% onsite role at one of our data center locations. It requires up to 10% travel to other data center locations, as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability and reliability. Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs. Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures. Respond to on-site equipment failures or emergencies within 60 minutes while on scheduled on-call. Develop scripts to update server and networking hardware. Assemble and install equipment. Maintain inventory. Perform maintenance of test and tool equipment. Provide technical support to data center teams. Train internal teams. Develop documentation.

Qualifications:

Computer hardware experience (troubleshooting, assembling). Linux operating system experience. Ability to regularly transport and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods to perform diagnostic and repair tasks. Ability to maneuver in cramped or elevated spaces, such as under-floor areas or on ladders, to access server racks. Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as handling small hardware components and cables. Availability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 environment, including a rotating on-call shift. Ability to perform essential job duties in a climate-controlled data center with fluctuating temperatures and variable airflow, specifically within designated hot and cold aisles ranging from 60°F to 90°F. Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and react quickly to issues.

Preferred Skills:

Hands-on or education-based experience in any of the following: Computer hardware, including troubleshooting and repair Data centers Computer networking Python, Bash, or other scripting languages Cisco IOS and/or Juniper JunOS Associate's degree or equivalent experience in an IT-related field. Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly when troubleshooting complex physical infrastructure challenges. Curiosity about data center networking, server architectures, and automation scripts. Drive to maintain high standards of reliability and solve operational constraints.

Why 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 Core Act Like an Owner Empower Employees Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences Achieve More Together

We 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!

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000. 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).

The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In 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 CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave 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.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.