Hardware Infrastructure Manager

Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.

Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 800 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.

The team

We give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in data operations, cloud computing and infrastructure management. As global data center operations grow, there will be ample opportunities for career progression. Working in the data center directly impacts performance, customer satisfaction and efficiency, with the opportunity to contribute to new data center projects. You’ll collaborate with experts in AI data center development and operations, gaining insights from leaders in the field. This environment fosters innovation and allows you to work on solutions that exceed industry standards in design and deployment.

The role

We are looking for a Hardware Infrastructure Manager to join our team. Our Hardware Delivery Team manages the full lifecycle of hardware in the company, from gathering infrastructure requirements from internal services, placing and tracking hardware orders with ODMs, overseeing manufacturing, logistics, and inventory, to deployment and handover to service teams in data centers. We also conduct post-deployment analysis to enhance future processes. This role involves occasional business trips to data centers and server manufacturing facilities.

You’re welcome to work in our office in Amsterdam.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Collect and analyze hardware requirements from internal teams.
• Translate service needs into hardware orders and manage procurement processes with the procurement team and ODMs.
• Develop and manage production and deployment schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
• Oversee hardware manufacturing, inventory management, and logistics to data centers.
• Ensure smooth deployment of servers in data centers and their transition to internal services.
• Identify and implement alternative solutions to keep the project on schedule and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize internal tool performance and automation for the hardware delivery process.
• Manage relationships and negotiations with ODMs, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Conduct lessons learned after each delivery and deployment cycle to improve future processes.

We expect you to have: 

• Experience working in data centers with a strong understanding of modern server architectures, particularly in high-performance GPU-based environments.
• Knowledge of server components and ability to configure hardware to meet different service needs. Ability to quickly adapt to new server components and technologies on the market.
• Project management skills, including experience with Gantt charts and production timelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Communication and negotiation skills for vendor management and coordination.

It will be an added bonus if you have: 

• Proficiency in Python for automation and analysis.
• Proficiency in Linux and Bash scripting for automation.
• Mandarin (Chinese) language skills.

What we offer 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.

We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!