Facilities Operations Lead – Compute

OpenAI

Facilities Operations Lead overseeing commissioning and operations for AI data centers. Working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in large-scale data center operations, including commissioning and maintenance of liquid-cooled IT systems, with a strong focus on developing operational processes and managing infrastructure reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Large-Scale Data Center OperationsLiquid-Cooled IT SystemsCommissioning and Operational ReadinessInfrastructure Process ImprovementOperational Reliability Management

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Hard Skills

Commissioning StepsOperational ReadinessInfrastructure ManagementHigh-Performance Liquid Cooling SystemsDeployment ProceduresField Issue ResponseSLA DevelopmentQuality ControlStaffing Strategy DevelopmentFailure Recovery

Industry Keywords

Data Center FacilitiesCritical Infrastructure EngineeringConstruction and Operations IntersectionMonitoring and MaintenanceDowntime Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute sequences of operations, commissioning steps, and bring-up processes for mission-critical data center facilities.
Interface with the design and hardware teams to define deployment procedures tailored to each data center and hardware configuration.
Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of large-scale data center campuses.
Manage monitoring, maintenance, and quality control of the data center infrastructure, including high-performance liquid cooling systems.
Develop on-site operations staffing strategy.
Develop and enforce procedures for planned and unplanned downtime and SLAs for critical facility components.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 10+ years of experience in large-scale data center facility operations, commissioning, or critical infrastructure engineering.
Are deeply familiar with liquid-cooled IT systems, including CDU and in-rack/in-row manifold design, bring-up, and servicing.
Enjoy defining and improving infrastructure processes at the intersection of construction, hardware, and operations.
Are comfortable owning infrastructure from deployment to long-term maintenance and failure recovery.
Have experience responding to field issues and managing reliability through well-defined operational processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.