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Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.
Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.
New data center development:
We give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in data operations, cloud computing and infrastructure management. As global data center operations grow, there will be ample opportunities for career progression. Working in the data center directly impacts performance, customer satisfaction and efficiency, with the opportunity to contribute to new data center projects.You’ll collaborate with experts in AI data center development and operations, gaining insights from leaders in the field. This environment fosters innovation, and allows you to work on solutions that exceed industry standards in design and deployment.
The Role
The Data Center Infrastructure Engineer will lead on-site delivery and deployment of hardware in new locations. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise activities from shipment arrival through full operational readiness, ensuring that servers, storage, networking, and supporting systems are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Coordination
-Own the hardware deployment plan for new sites, aligning timelines, scope, and resources with project stakeholders. Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, data center construction, and network teams to prepare sites for delivery and installation. Verify all pre-deployment requirements (racks, power, cooling, connectivity) are met.
On-Site Delivery & Installation
-Supervise receiving, unpacking, racking, cabling, and powering hardware equipment.
-Ensure configuration, firmware upgrades, and integration with management systems follow standards.
-Work closely with vendors, contractors, and local staff during the installation phase.
Quality & Readiness
-Conduct functional checks, acceptance tests, and troubleshooting to confirm all systems operate correctly. Document installation steps, asset data, and lessons learned for future rollouts. Establish and maintain best practices for safe, efficient hardware deployment.
Collaboration & Reporting
-Act as the single point of contact on site for deployment activities, providing clear updates to project managers and leadership. Support transition of deployed hardware to operations teams for steady state management. Contribute feedback to improve hardware design and deployment playbooks.
Requirements:
-5+ years experience in data center, hardware, or IT field delivery roles.
-Strong knowledge of server, storage, and network installation practices (racking, cabling, power, cooling).
-Proven track record coordinating deployments across multiple stakeholders and vendors.
-Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
-Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
-Willingness to travel frequently (sometimes at short notice).
Preferred Experience:
-Experience with GPU/HPC or high-density computer environments.
-Familiarity with change management, asset tracking, and quality assurance processes.
-Understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards in data center or industrial settings.
Key Employee Benefits in the US:
- Health Insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
- 401(k) Plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
- Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage.
Compensation
We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $90 -$140k.
Join Nebius Today!
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.
We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
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Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.
Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.
The role
Nebius operates large-scale, GPU-dense AI infrastructure across mission-critical data center environments. As a Senior Delivery Deployment Engineer, you will own the end-to-end delivery, deployment, and production readiness of next-generation GPU platforms inside our data centers. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, Linux systems, and operational execution. You will lead on-site rack bring-up, validate NVIDIA-based AI systems, coordinate repairs, and ensure GB-series infrastructure moves from installation to fully operational production environments with precision and reliability. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams to deploy and stabilize H200 and B200-based GPU systems at scale.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead end-to-end deployment of GB-series racks within data center environments
- Oversee installation, bring-up, validation, and production readiness of NVIDIA H200 and B200-based servers
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, Linux OS, and networking issues
- Execute structured testing and validation procedures during deployment
- Develop and maintain basic Linux-based hardware health-check and diagnostic scripts
- Coordinate on-site hardware repairs, part replacements, and vendor escalations
- Drive root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Manage and prioritize deployment timelines across multiple concurrent rollouts
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to on-site engineers and technicians
- Partner with networking and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration
- Document deployment processes, validation standards, and operational runbooks
What we expect you to have:
- Strong hands-on experience deploying and operating data center infrastructure
- Deep familiarity with GPU-dense systems, ideally NVIDIA H-series platforms
- Experience working with high-density rack deployments (GB-series or similar)
- Solid Linux experience, including troubleshooting and scripting
- Ability to diagnose issues across hardware, OS, firmware, and network layers
- Experience coordinating field repairs and working directly with hardware vendors
- Proven experience leading technical teams or overseeing field operations
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate in production-critical environments
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams
It will be an added bonus if you have:
- Experience deploying AI or HPC clusters at scale
- Familiarity with automated provisioning or infrastructure lifecycle systems
- Background in hardware qualification, burn-in testing, or factory validation
- Experience supporting rapid infrastructure expansion
- Exposure to ARM-based or heterogeneous compute environments
Working conditions:
- Collaboration with globally distributed engineering and operations teams
Key employee benefits:
- Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
- 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting
- Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet
- Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage
Compensation
- We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $125k- $180k base + quarterly performance bonuses.
Join Nebius today and help build the software that powers the next generation ofAI infrastructure.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.
We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Nebius
Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.
Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Hardware Support Engineer to own production hardware reliability across large-scale, mission-critical data center environments. This role operates at the intersection of hardware engineering, operations, and vendors, ensuring fleet stability, rapid root cause identification, and continuous improvement of server and platform reliability.
You will act as a senior escalation point for complex hardware and firmware issues affecting production systems, driving investigations from symptom to root cause and coordinating resolution across engineering, vendors, and on-site teams. The role requires strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving methodology, and deep hardware expertise in high-density, performance-critical infrastructure environments.
Your responsibilities will include
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Leading root cause analysis for complex hardware and firmware failures across production fleets
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Aggregating recurring problems and error patterns to identify systemic reliability issues
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Acting as the senior escalation point for hardware-related incidents impacting availability or performance
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Coordinating with vendors to drive timely diagnostics, RMAs, firmware fixes, and corrective actions
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Partnering with internal engineering teams to validate fixes and prevent recurrence
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Performing hardware and firmware validation before fleet-wide rollout
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Driving structured incident investigations using established IT problem management methodologies
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Supporting on-site teams with technical coordination during critical hardware events
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Improving hardware observability, failure tracking, and reporting processes
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Contributing to long-term hardware reliability strategy and fleet-wide stability improvements
What we expect you to have
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Strong hands-on expertise with server hardware in data center or large-scale production environments
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Proven experience performing root cause analysis of hardware and firmware failures
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Deep understanding of server components (CPU, memory, storage, networking, power, BMC) and failure modes
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Experience working directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams to resolve production issues
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Structured problem-solving skills using formal IT or incident management methodologies
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Strong analytical capabilities and ability to interpret logs, telemetry, and error patterns
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Experience coordinating technical activities with on-site operations teams
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigations with production impact
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Clear written and verbal communication skills in cross-functional environments
It will be an added bonus if you have
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Experience in GPU-dense, AI, or high-performance computing environments
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Exposure to firmware lifecycle management and large-scale rollout validation
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Familiarity with Linux-based production systems and infrastructure tooling
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Experience improving fleet-wide hardware reliability metrics at scale
Working conditions
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Onsite work in the Vineland New Jersey Data center.
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Participation in incident escalations for production-impacting events
Key employee benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) plan with company contribution
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Flexible paid time off
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Paid parental leave
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Professional development support
Compensation
$125,000 – $180,000 per year plus annual performance-based bonus.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.
We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Nebius
(Senior) Principal Engineer, Electrical Engineering - Controls and Hardware Design
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
We are seeking a Principal Controls & Hardware Engineer to serve as a technical authority for the architecture, design, and delivery of embedded control hardware used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role owns control system hardware strategy, drives complex design decisions, and partners across disciplines to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems deployed in production environments.
This position is suited for a deeply experienced engineer with demonstrated leadership in embedded controls, microprocessor‑based systems, and complex control hardware, capable of influencing design direction across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of embedded control hardware for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Define and implement control system hardware strategies, standards, and best practices across programs
- Design complex electronic systems incorporating microprocessors, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, and mixed‑signal circuitry
- Own schematic capture, design integrity, and review using OrCAD Capture or equivalent EDA tools
- Perform and review analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit simulation using OrCAD PSpice or similar tools
- Lead hardware bring‑up, validation, and root‑cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and advanced lab instrumentation
- Troubleshoot complex system‑level issues at the hardware and controls interface, including analog, digital, and mixed‑signal domains
- Partner closely with software, embedded firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive control system integration
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration
- Guide prototype development, risk mitigation, and design trade‑offs across the full product lifecycle
- Author and review high‑quality technical documentation, specifications, and design rationale
- Occasional travel to support development, integration, or escalated technical investigations
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience designing embedded controls and hardware systems, with demonstrated technical leadership
Core Technical Expertise
- Recognized expertise in embedded controls and control system design
- Extensive experience with microprocessors and microcontroller‑based architectures
- Advanced proficiency in analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit design and simulation
- Strong hands‑on experience with electrical circuit simulation using OrCAD PSpice or similar tools
- Proven ability to debug and resolve complex hardware‑level issues across analog, digital, and mixed‑signal systems
- Deep experience designing electronic boards incorporating microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, and supporting circuitry
- Solid understanding of embedded systems environments and hardware/firmware interfaces
- Expert use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic test equipment
- Exceptional attention to detail, technical judgment, and documentation rigor
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience writing embedded firmware or a strong working knowledge of embedded firmware development and debugging
- Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (preferred, not required)
- Control hardware experience for auto RF matching networks and/or RF generators
- Experience with Texas Instruments Sitara processors
- Experience with Analog Devices Blackfin processors
- Experience with Xilinx Spartan FPGAs
- Background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering applied to complex, real‑time control systems
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Ready to apply?
Apply to ASM
(Senior) Principal Firmware Engineer – Controls and Hardware Design
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer for Controls & Hardware Design to serve as a technical authority for the architecture, design, and delivery of embedded control hardware and hardware/firmware interfaces used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role owns control system hardware strategy, drives complex design decisions, and partners closely with embedded firmware teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance control platforms deployed in production environments.
This position is suited for a deeply experienced engineer with demonstrated leadership in embedded control systems, microprocessor‑based platforms, and hardware/firmware integration, capable of influencing architecture and design direction across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of embedded firmware for control hardware platforms
- Define and implement embedded firmware strategies, standards, and best practices that enable robust firmware development and long‑term platform scalability
- Familiar with complex electronic systems incorporating microprocessors, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, and mixed‑signal circuitry optimized for embedded firmware execution
- Familiarity with reading schematics
- Lead firmware bring‑up, validation, and integration, including early firmware execution, board support validation, and interface verification
- Troubleshoot complex system‑level issues at the hardware, firmware, and controls interface, spanning analog, digital, and mixed‑signal domains
- Partner closely with embedded hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive and predictable control system behavior
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration with firmware and controls teams
- Guide prototype development, risk mitigation, and design trade‑offs across the full product lifecycle, with emphasis on firmware enablement and maintainability
- Author and review high‑quality technical documentation, including hardware/firmware interface definitions, design rationale, and system specifications
- Occasional travel to support development, system integration, or escalated technical investigations
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience designing embedded control and hardware systems, with demonstrated technical leadership
Core Technical Expertise
- Embedded firmware development in C
- Experience with Linux
- Recognized expertise in embedded firmwareand control system design
- Familiarity with microprocessor‑ and microcontroller‑based architectures supporting embedded firmware
- Proven ability to debug and resolve complex firmware‑level and hardware/firmware interaction issues
- Deep experience designing electronic boards incorporating microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, and supporting circuitry
- Solid understanding of embedded systems environments, real‑time behavior, and hardware/firmware interfaces
- Expert use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic test equipment
- Exceptional attention to detail, technical judgment, and documentation rigor
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded hardware or a strong working knowledge of embedded hardware development, bring‑up, and debugging
- Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (preferred, not required)
- Control hardware experience for auto RF matching networks and/or RF generators
- Experience with Texas Instruments Sitara processors
- Experience with Analog Devices Blackfin processors
- Experience with Xilinx Spartan FPGAs
- Background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering applied to complex, real‑time embedded control systems
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Ready to apply?
Apply to ASM