Resident Server Engineer – Data Center Operations
About the role
Who We Are Looking For
Qualifications and Requirements
• Education in IT, electronics or a related field, or equivalent technical training and certification.
• Junior level: relevant technical training with some hands-on hardware experience.
• Mid-level: 1--3 years of experience in data center operations or server hardware support.
• Good knowledge of rack server hardware, including CPUs, memory, storage, power supplies and GPUs.
• Familiarity with BMC/IPMI remote management tools and hardware diagnostic logs.
• Basic Linux commands, networking fundamentals and an understanding of RAID.
• Ability to use physical and electronic hand tools, including torque screwdrivers, ESD equipment, label printers and cable testers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and a structured, process-driven approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international team.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to pass a background check and reliably commute to the data center at any hour.
• Willingness and ability to complete vendor/supplier interviews, qualification training and technical assessments.
Language Requirements
• Fluency in Norwegian and English is required.
• Mandarin Chinese is a strong advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in large-scale or AI data centers.
• Knowledge of blade servers, multi-node systems, GPU servers or storage systems.
• Experience with batch deployment tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Server+.
What you'll do
• Carry out inspection rounds at least every 4 hours and record findings in a patrol report.
• Monitor equipment status and alarms, and resolve risks before they cause downtime.
• Troubleshoot server faults using BMC logs, diagnostic tools and Linux commands, and replace failed parts (memory, CPUs, disks, power supplies, boards, GPUs).
• Handle repair tickets on site following the client's procedures, with accurate timestamps and repair descriptions.
• Own incidents during your shift: coordinate with the data center operator and technical support, and escalate when needed.
• Use batch tools for firmware updates and server configuration across multiple machines.
• Manage on-site spare parts stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Write shift handover and duty reports, and follow all data center safety and ESD rules.
• Manage on-site asset inventory tracking, stock movements and defective component returns (RMA).
• Perform physical hardware replacement and cabling checks on server infrastructure, including GPU servers, optical transceivers and high-density cabling.
What We Offer
• Full training and manufacturer certification on enterprise server products.
• A permanent position at a modern, large-scale data center with advanced AI infrastructure.
• Competitive salary plus shift allowances.
• The opportunity to work with enterprise servers, GPU systems and modern data center technologies.
• An international, multilingual team working in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Clear career development opportunities, with potential progression to senior engineer or team-lead roles.
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