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Cerebras

Regional Data Center Manager - Western Canada

Cerebras is hiring a Regional Data Center Manager - Western Canada for a remote role open to applicants in Canada. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cerebras.

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  • Level rates this role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
  • The posting lists this role as remote.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include OpenAI, AI research and data center management.
  • Level classifies it as a lead role.
  • Level lists 121 other open roles at Cerebras.

AI in this role

Lead infrastructure operations and scale high-density AI data center deployments across Western Canada.

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Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; 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.

Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

Regional Data Center Manager – Western Canada

Location
Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver, BC (regional travel required).


About The Role
Cerebras Systems is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager to lead infrastructure operations and deployment execution across Western Canada.


This role is responsible for ensuring that AI infrastructure is delivered, operated, and scaled effectively, while maintaining strong alignment with global engineering and operations teams.


This is a field-oriented leadership role requiring:

  • Hands-on data center experience.

  • Solid understanding of MEP systems.

  • Direct engagement with facility providers.

  • The ability to manage local teams while executing HQ-driven requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Regional Operations Ownership

  • Lead day-to-day operations across Western Canada sites.

  • Ensure infrastructure meets uptime, performance, and reliability targets.

  • Own incident response coordination for facility-related issues.

  • Maintain alignment with global:

    • Cluster Operations;

    • Network Operations;

    • Platform Engineering.

Facility Interface & Infrastructure Oversight

  • Act as primary interface with facility operators and vendors.

  • Ensure site infrastructure supports:

    • High-density compute loads;

    • Liquid cooling systems;

    • Redundant power architectures;

    • Validate facility performance against defined operational thresholds.

Deployment & Build Execution

  • Execute modular deployments (5MW increments).

  • Lead coordination of:

    • Site readiness;

    • Equipment install;

    • Commissioning and operational handoff.

  • Support scaling toward multi-site, high-capacity regional footprint.

Team Leadership & HQ Alignment

  • Lead and develop local data center technicians and engineers.

  • Ensure execution aligns with HQ-defined standards, procedures, and timelines.

  • Serve as the operational bridge between HQ and field teams.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5–10+ years of data center or critical facility experience.

  • Working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).

  • Experience interfacing with facility providers and vendors.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead site-level teams.

  • Ability to execute both operationally and managerially in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience with AI/HPC infrastructure.

  • Exposure to liquid cooling systems.

  • Experience operating in cold-weather environments.

  • Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks.

Why Join Cerebras

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 point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

  1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.

  2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.

  3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.

  4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.

  5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here!

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. 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.

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How we rate this

Regional Data Center Manager - Western Canada at Cerebras rates 70 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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AI ResearchData Center ManagementMep SystemsInfrastructure OperationsTeam LeadershipOpenAI

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  2. Tell me about a project where data center management was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where mep systems was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where infrastructure operations was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where team leadership was part of your work. What did you do?

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