Mistral AI

Data Center Operations Manager

Mistral AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Borlänge • Sweden

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Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Lead the operational management of Mistral’s data center in Borlänge, overseeing build-out, day-to-day operations, and scalability to support our AI infrastructure.
  • Hire and manage a local team of hardware engineers to support operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Oversee hardware deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning, ensuring alignment with Mistral’s infrastructure goals.
  • Monitor and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with data center providers and subcontractors.
  • Manage incidents and request tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to security protocols, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements at the data center.
  • Provide regular updates to internal teams and external partners on operational status, risks, and improvements.
  • Establish processes and best practices for data center operations, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Manage local contracts with DC providers and OEM.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of data center technical requirements and operations.
  • Proven track record in data center operations, hardware management, or infrastructure support, preferably in HPC or cloud environments.
  • Proven experience in recruiting, mentoring, and scaling a technical operations team from a greenfield deployment.
  • Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including build-outs, migrations, or upgrades.
  • Strong ability to coordinate and lead vendors, contractors, and internal teams, including review, escalation, and contractual engagement.
  • Comfortable with contract negotiation and management.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills and ability to work and lead in critical situations and aggressive timelines.
  • Knowledge of data center security standards (physical and digital) and compliance requirements.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English and Swedish is a plus.
Benefits
  • Impact: Play a pivotal role in scaling Mistral’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
  • Growth: Opportunity to shape data center operations from the ground up in a high-growth startup environment.
  • Collaboration: Work with a talented, cross-functional team passionate about AI and technology.
  • Flexibility: Competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to contribute to revolutionary projects.
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