
Tesla
Datacenter Operation Manager
RoleInfrastructure
LevelLead
LocationAustin, TX, United States
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
PostedToday
About the role
What to Expect
We are looking for an experienced Datacenter Operations Manager to lead the reliable, efficient, and scalable operations of our hyperscale data centers supporting large-scale AI training and inference workloads. You will oversee high-density GPU/AI infrastructure, advanced power & cooling systems, and ensure maximum uptime, capacity readiness, and operational excellence in a fast-growing AI environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day operations of hyperscale data centers hosting AI/GPU clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and safety
- Manage critical infrastructure including high-density power distribution, advanced cooling (air, liquid, immersion), rack density, and environmental controls optimized for AI workloads
- Drive capacity planning, space/power/cooling forecasting, and rapid deployment support for AI infrastructure expansion
- Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance, vendor management, and incident response to minimize downtime
- Implement and improve operational processes, monitoring, automation, and DCIM tools for hyperscale efficiency
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, environmental, and industry standards while driving energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the onsite operations team; coordinate with engineering, networking, and AI platform teams
- Manage change control, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs tailored to AI-driven demand
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in data center operations, with at least 3–5 years in hyperscale or large-scale environments
- Strong hands-on experience with high-density compute (GPU/AI clusters), power systems, and advanced cooling technologies
- Proven leadership of operations teams and vendor/contractor management in 24/7 critical facilities
- Solid understanding of data center best practices (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, or equivalent), capacity management, and incident management
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Direct experience supporting AI/ML infrastructure or hyperscale cloud providers
- Familiarity with liquid cooling, high-performance networking, and DCIM/BMS systems
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CDCP, ATD, PMP, or vendor-specific)
- Experience with automation, scripting, or sustainability/energy optimization programs

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