Director / Senior Director, Critical Facility Operations at Cerebras Systems

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none">Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:240,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/">OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras</a>, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, 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.</p></div><p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>At Cerebras, we build systems that redefine the scale of compute. That ambition extends beyond silicon into the infrastructure that powers it.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.</p> <h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Drive a no-downtime operating model across all facilities</li> <li>Own uptime performance end-to-end including incident response and RCA</li> <li>Build a culture where failures are analyzed and not repeated</li> </ul> <h5>Vendor &amp; Colocation</h5> <ul> <li>Architect and run a high-discipline vendor operating model</li> <li>Convert vendor relationships into measurable systems</li> <li>Lead deep operational reviews and enforce accountability</li> </ul> <h5>Contracts</h5> <ul> <li>Align SLAs, incentives, and performance</li> <li>Eliminate ambiguity in ownership and response</li> </ul> <h5>Safety</h5> <ul> <li>Build a zero-incident safety culture</li> <li>Ensure rigor in high-risk procedures</li> </ul> <h5>Maintenance</h5> <ul> <li>Transform preventive maintenance into failure prevention</li> <li>Implement predictive strategies where possible</li> </ul> <h5>Operations</h5> <ul> <li>Standardize SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs</li> <li>Build a high-signal operating rhythm</li> <li>Benchmark against hyperscale operators</li> </ul> <h5>Leadership</h5> <ul> <li>Build high-performing, high-agency teams</li> <li>Drive ownership, speed, and technical excellence</li> </ul> <h5>Scaling</h5> <ul> <li>Ensure operational readiness for new builds</li> <li>Influence design and site strategy</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></h4> <ul> <li>12–15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations</li> <li>Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments</li> <li>Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems</li> <li>Proven track record in improving uptime and performance</li> </ul> <h4>Success Metrics</h4> <ul> <li>Availability and SLA performance</li> <li>Incident reduction and MTTR improvement</li> <li>Vendor performance and accountability</li> <li>Safety metrics</li> <li>Maintenance quality and execution</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>Why Join Cerebras</strong></h4> <p>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&nbsp; point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:</p> <ol> <li>Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.</li> <li>Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.</li> <li>Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.</li> <li>Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.</li> <li>Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.</li> </ol> <p>Read our blog:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cerebras.net/blog/5-reasons-to-join-cerebras" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.</a></p> <h4>Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!</h4> <hr> <p><em>Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</em><em>We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. </em><em>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.</em></p> <hr> <p><em>This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click <a href="https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/" target="_blank">here</a> to review our CCPA disclosure notice.</em></p></div>