Data Center Operations Manager - Team lead
FluidStack
Operations
United States
Posted on Sep 12, 2025
About FluidStack
Fluidstack is the AI Cloud Platform. We build GPU supercomputers for top AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Our customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.
Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on providing a world class supercomputing experience. We put our customers first in everything we do, working hard to not just win the sale, but to win repeated business and customer referrals.
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We expect you to care deeply about the work you do, the products you build, and the experience our customers have in every interaction with us.
You must work hard, take ownership from inception to delivery, and approach every problem with an open mind and a positive attitude. We value effectiveness, competence, and a growth mindset.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Manager - Team Lead. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing all datacenter operations during your assigned shift, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring the highest levels of reliability and performance for our GPU supercomputing infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both technical expertise and strong people management skills
Focus
Fluidstack is the AI Cloud Platform. We build GPU supercomputers for top AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Our customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.
Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on providing a world class supercomputing experience. We put our customers first in everything we do, working hard to not just win the sale, but to win repeated business and customer referrals.
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We expect you to care deeply about the work you do, the products you build, and the experience our customers have in every interaction with us.
You must work hard, take ownership from inception to delivery, and approach every problem with an open mind and a positive attitude. We value effectiveness, competence, and a growth mindset.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Manager - Team Lead. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing all datacenter operations during your assigned shift, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring the highest levels of reliability and performance for our GPU supercomputing infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both technical expertise and strong people management skills
Focus
- Lead and manage all datacenter operations during your assigned shift, ensuring 24/7 reliability of our GPU supercomputing infrastructure
- Train and mentor junior technicians to enhance their skills and build a high-performing team
- Oversee incident response and troubleshooting, providing technical guidance and escalation support
- Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
- Coordinate with other shift leads to ensure seamless handovers and consistent operations across all shifts
- 5+ years of experience in datacenter operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Strong technical background in datacenter infrastructure, including servers, networking, power, and cooling systems
- Proven track record of successfully leading and developing technical teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and inspire team members
- Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
- Experience with GPU clusters and high-performance computing environments
- Familiarity with DCIM tools and automation platforms
- Experience working with hyperscale or colocation datacenter environments
- Previous experience in a 24/7 shift-based operation
- Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.