Data Center Technician (Early Talent)

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. About the role Duration: 3 months Start date: January 2027 Compensation: Paid Eligibility: Current University student (Computer Science or related field), Recent Graduate or Early Career specialist Work authorization: Permitted to work in the job's location Program Overview The Nebius IT Data Center Technician Early Talent program is a structured 3-month work experience designed to introduce early-career candidates to hands-on enterprise data center operations. Early talent participants are embedded on the data center floor as active team members alongside experienced DC Technicians and senior operations staff. Over the program, participants develop foundational technical skills, learn Nebius operational standards and safety procedures, and progress from fully supervised tasks toward working with increasing independence as their competency is demonstrated and validated. What You Will Do As an IT Data Center Technician Early Talent participant, you will work on the data center floor under the direct guidance of an experienced DC Technician. All hands-on work begins under close supervision. As you demonstrate proficiency and adherence to Nebius safety and operational standards, you will progressively take on tasks with greater independence — working toward completing assigned activities with minimal supervision by end of program. Hardware & Infrastructure • Learn to identify, handle, and document server components, rack hardware, and data center equipment under direct technician supervision. • Observe and assist with physical installation, cabling, and labeling of server hardware in rack enclosures under guidance. • Assist with hardware inventory counts, asset tagging, and equipment tracking tasks as directed. • Shadow and support technicians during component replacements, hardware decommissions, and equipment staging activities. • Begin performing basic rack and stack tasks independently once foundational procedures have been trained and validated. Cabling & Connectivity • Learn copper and fiber cabling standards, patch cord management, and labeling practices used at Nebius data center sites. • Assist with cable organization, dressing, and documentation under direct technician guidance. • Support connectivity checks and basic cable tracing tasks as assigned. Documentation & Ticketing • Learn to use Nebius ticketing and asset management systems for logging work, updating hardware records, and tracking assigned tasks. • Assist with documentation of equipment configurations, cable layouts, and maintenance activities under technician review. • Begin entering and updating tickets independently for assigned work items once system proficiency is demonstrated. Safety & Operational Standards • Complete all required Nebius data center safety training, site access procedures, and equipment handling certifications at program start. • Follow all safety protocols, access controls, and site procedures at all times while on the data center floor. • Never work unsupervised on live in