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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 https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/ with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Regional Data Center Manager – Finland (Bilingual Required)
Location
Mikkeli (South Savo) Area, Finland (with regional travel)
About The Role
Cerebras Systems is seeking a Regional Data Center Manager to lead operations, deployment execution, and infrastructure performance across our Finland-based and broader European deployments.
This role sits within the AI Infrastructure organization and is responsible for ensuring that high-density AI clusters are built rapidly, operated reliably, and scaled efficiently.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring:
- Practical data center experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing).
- The ability to interface directly with facility providers;
- The ability to execute at a managerial level, leading local teams while translating and enforcing requirements from global HQ engineering and operations teams.
- Fluency in both Finnish and English is required. Being conversant in French is highly desirable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REGIONAL OPERATIONS & EXECUTION
- Own end-to-end data center operations across Finland and adjacent EU sites.
- Ensure infrastructure meets performance, uptime, and safety requirements.
- Act as the regional execution owner, translating HQ standards into site-level implementation.
- Lead incident response and escalation for facility and infrastructure issues.
FACILITY INTERFACE & MEP OVERSIGHT
- Serve as primary interface with facility providers, landlords, and MEP vendors.
- Ensure facilities meet Cerebras requirements across:
- Power (UPS, transformers, distribution paths);
- Cooling (CDUs, chilled water loops, CRAH/CRAC systems);
- Plumbing (flow, pressure, and loop stability).
- Validate facility readiness and performance using real-time telemetry (flow rate, temperature, pressure).
BUILD & DEPLOYMENT LEADERSHIP
- Lead regional execution of cluster deployments (5MW modular increments)
- Coordinate with global teams to execute:
- Site readiness;
- Equipment installation;
- Commissioning and handoff to operations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment between:
- Site Operations;
- Network Operations;
- Cluster Operations.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & HQ ALIGNMENT
- Manage and develop local data center technicians and site staff.
- Ensure local execution aligns with global standards, MoPs, and engineering requirements.
- Act as the bridge between HQ and the field, ensuring:
- Requirements are clearly communicated;
- Execution is consistent and timely.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bilingual fluency in Finnish and English; French fluency desirable.
- 5–10+ years of practical data center or critical facility experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
- Proven ability to interface directly with facility providers and vendors.
- Experience managing or leading site-level technical teams.
- Ability to execute operationally while aligning with centralized/global direction.
Preferred
- Experience with high-density or liquid-cooled environments.
- Exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure.
- Experience in multi-site or regional operations.
- Familiarity with structured incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
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 https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us!
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
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