Data Center Operations Engineer at Leaseweb in San Jose, CA

Data Center Operations Engineer — San Jose   Join Our Award-Winning Team and Help Shape the Future of Cloud Hosting!  Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)  Type: Full-Time  Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (On-call rotation required)  Salary: $38.16-$43.56   Introduction  The Leaseweb USA team is growing, and we’re looking for a Data Center Operations Engineer to join our San Jose data center. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technology-driven professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.  At Leaseweb, everyone plays a role in delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Our Data Center Operations Engineers are directly involved in the daily management, deployment, and support of hardware and hosting services that keep the internet running.    Why Leaseweb?  We offer a collaborative, people-first culture within a dynamic, international organization.  Here’s what you can expect:  • Competitive salary + annual company bonus  • Career development and growth opportunities  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance  • Generous time-off policy to support work-life balance  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses  • 401(k) with 100% company match  • A supportive, fast-growing, and global work environment        What You’ll Do  As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you’ll support day-to-day operations within our San Jose data center and assist other domestic locations as needed.  Key responsibilities include:  • Install, configure, relocate, and decommission server equipment within the data center  • Support customers with installations and hardware assistance in colocation environments  • Perform hardware upgrades and downgrades (memory, disks, components, etc.)  • Replace defective hardware and manage related administrative tasks (RMA handling)  • Test servers and equipment in accordance with established standards  • Support provisioning activities for internal and external customers  • Participate in on-call (Engineer on Duty) rotations as required      What You Bring  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in a data center environment  • Working knowledge of Linux and common operating systems  • Strong hardware knowledge (servers, switches, KVMs, drives, memory, etc.)  • Basic network knowledge (DNS, IP addressing, subnetting, gateways)  • Valid driver’s license  • Certificate or degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%)  • Willingness to obtain a passport within 6 months of hire, if required      Who You Are  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly dependable  • A strong team player with a proactive work ethic  • Professional communicator with excellent time management skills  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, operational environment    Certification Requirement  All members of the Data Center Operations team are required to obtain the Leaseweb Certified Engineer (LCE) certification within 12–18 months of employment. Training is provided.    About Leaseweb  Leaseweb is one of the world’s leading hosting brands, delivering private cloud, dedicated servers, colocation, CDN, and cybersecurity services. With 25+ data centers worldwide, 5.5+ Tbps of bandwidth capacity, and 99.999% core uptime, we’re the backbone of the internet—and we’re just getting started.    Ready to Join Us?  Apply today to become part of a passionate, high-performing team where your work truly makes an impact.  For more information, contact us at [email protected].