Director / Senior Director, Critical Facility Operations
About this role
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 Role
At 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.
Responsibilities
Drive a no-downtime operating model across all facilities
Own uptime performance end-to-end including incident response and RCA
Build a culture where failures are analyzed and not repeated
Vendor & Colocation
Architect and run a high-discipline vendor operating model
Convert vendor relationships into measurable systems
Lead deep operational reviews and enforce accountability
Contracts
Align SLAs, incentives, and performance
Eliminate ambiguity in ownership and response
Safety
Build a zero-incident safety culture
Ensure rigor in high-risk procedures
Maintenance
Transform preventive maintenance into failure prevention
Implement predictive strategies where possible
Operations
Standardize SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
Build a high-signal operating rhythm
Benchmark against hyperscale operators
Leadership
Build high-performing, high-agency teams
Drive ownership, speed, and technical excellence
Scaling
Ensure operational readiness for new builds
Influence design and site strategy
Skills & Qualifications
12–15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations
Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments
Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems
Proven track record in improving uptime and performance
Success Metrics
Availability and SLA performance
Incident reduction and MTTR improvement
Vendor performance and accountability
Safety metrics
Maintenance quality and execution
Why Join Cerebras
People 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.
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Company at a glance
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up.
Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing.
From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times.
Here’s what makes our platform different
🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale
⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure
🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously
🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction
Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide.
👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai
Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/
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