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Data Center Operations Technician
Sambanova Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, California, United States
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 SambaNova Systems SambaNova Systems is on a mission to redefine what’s possible with AI. We build purpose-built AI hardware and software that enables enterprises to run the world’s most powerful AI models — at scale, in production, and with unmatched efficiency. Every role at SambaNova contributes to that mission, and this one is no exception. The Role 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. What You'll Do • 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 What We're Looking For Required • 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 Nice to Have • Have working knowledge and experience in areas like Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardwar