Data Center Operations Jobs in California
Data Center Operations jobs in California are among the most active in the country, driven by the state's dense concentration of hyperscale cloud campuses, enterprise colocation facilities, and technology headquarters across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Major employers with a long-standing California presence include Google, Equinix, and Digital Realty, each maintaining large operational footprints that generate consistent openings at technician, shift lead, and facilities engineer levels. The most in-demand specialties are critical power and cooling systems, network infrastructure support, and change management operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value.
About the job
The third era of AI has arrived, powered by Generative AI. Generative AI is achieving step-function increases in scale, versatility, and accuracy compared to legacy AI technologies, presenting an opportunity for organizations to fundamentally transform their business and operations.
SambaNova ™ is enabling organizations and enterprises to achieve the transformative promise of these new AI technologies with a fully integrated hardware-software system that delivers innovation across the full AI stack, including the most accurate generative AI models, optimized for enterprise and government. This creates the AI backbone for the next 10 years and beyond.
Working at SambaNova
SambaNova Systems is seeking an entry-level Data Center Operations Technician to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced and complex environment. In this role, you should come with some knowledge of computer hardware and the desire to participate in projects at a large-scale data center.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization's business and operations. This job opens pathways for high growth but requires a learning mindset. You will be here to support the core of our physical computational and cloud resources.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Unpack servers and parts, rack and stack equipment
- Install and/or replace system components
- Read elevation plans and implement assembly and installations accordingly and exactly
- Pay attention to neatness and organization in all aspects of the job (racks, cables, etc.)
- Install and maintain various networking technologies and fabrics
- Troubleshoot and work with subject matter experts to resolve problems
- Package servers for shipment, daily housekeeping of packaging materials
- Coordinate with logistics team for shipping and receiving assembled servers
- Complete assigned tickets to uphold tight SLA's and respond to requests in a timely manner
- Assist with projects (new capacity as well as retrofits) and repairs throughout the data center
- Demonstrate personal leadership, identifying and helping to create documentation for the data center knowledge base
- Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations and expansions
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed in Santa Clara, CA or additional off-site locations
- Other data center operations technician role assignments as required
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of parts and systems
- Work within SambaNova's system to build and maintain data center capacity
- Perform system testing using provided routines and instructions
Qualifications and Skills:
- 0-1+ years experience
- High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred
- Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to lift equipment and items up to 50 pounds
- Able to operate lifting equipment for heavier items following training on the equipment
- Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
- This role will be required to be on-site at our data center locations in and around Santa Clara, CA. This role may require travel to additional data center site expansions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills as well as a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to your success.
- Ability to work independently and also within groups
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Have working knowledge and experience in areas like Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardware and OS repair.
- Ability to understand and perform initial analysis to debug hardware, and Linux OS related issues
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Multiple shifts available, with occasional nights and/or weekends as needed for high priority data center maintenance work
For Example : flex hours. Potential hours could be:
Shift 1 : 9am - 5:30pm
Shift 2 : 2:30 - 11pm
Part time : 5pm-10pm. Weekend : 9-5:30pm
Work setting: In-person, in-office (Santa Clara, CA)
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
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- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center operations jobs across California.
- One or more years of hands-on data center operations or facilities experience required
- Familiarity with critical power systems including UPS, PDU, and generator operations
- Experience monitoring and maintaining HVAC and precision cooling equipment
- Knowledge of DCIM tools and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Remedy
- Ability to lift equipment and work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
- CompTIA Server+ or Data Center Facilities certification preferred by many California employers
Data Center Operations Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center operations in California?
Most California data center operations roles require a high school diploma or associate degree in electronics, computer technology, or a related field, though no single state-issued license governs the role. Employers typically expect hands-on experience with critical infrastructure systems, and credentials such as CompTIA Server+, the Uptime Institute ATD, or an OSHA electrical safety certification strengthen a candidate's profile considerably. California community colleges and technical institutes offer relevant electronics and facilities courses that hiring managers recognize.
Which companies hire data center operationss in California?
California data center operations roles are posted by ByteDance, Amazon, and Meta and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's hyperscale campuses, colocation operators, and large enterprise IT organizations are the most consistent sources of full-time openings throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most data center operations jobs?
San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Clara have the most data center operations openings in California right now. The Bay Area dominates because of the concentration of hyperscale cloud operators and technology headquarters in Silicon Valley, while Los Angeles draws volume from media, finance, and enterprise colocation campuses, and Sacramento sees steady demand tied to state government IT infrastructure and regional carrier facilities.
Are there remote data center operations jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical infrastructure work requires on-site presence, so most data center operations roles in California are fully on-site. About 20% of data center operations openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in NOC monitoring, change management coordination, or vendor operations oversight rather than hands-on floor work.
How can I get hired as a data center operations in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a data center technician apprentice or facilities associate role at one of California's large colocation operators such as Equinix or Digital Realty, both of which run structured new-hire training programs at their Bay Area and Los Angeles campuses. A CompTIA IT Fundamentals or Server+ certification signals readiness to hiring managers without requiring prior data center experience. Candidates with backgrounds in electrical maintenance, facilities operations, or IT helpdesk support make a strong lateral transition into entry-level floor technician roles.
Where can I find and apply to data center operations jobs in California?
You can find and apply to data center operations jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the state's major hiring markets. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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