Field Hardware Engineer, HPC

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential AI infrastructure organization operating one of France's largest GPU and CPU compute clusters. We're seeking a Field Hardware Engineer to work hands-on maintaining and scaling critical high-performance computing systems that power advanced research and engineering workloads.

This is an on-site field role based in Bruyères-le-Châtel, with mobility across the Paris area and occasional travel to nearby regions. You'll execute complex hardware interventions, perform advanced diagnostics across compute/storage/network/cooling systems, and mentor junior engineers—directly impacting the reliability of infrastructure that enables breakthrough scientific work.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor-level and multi-node operations including full rack work, complex recabling, post-restart diagnosis, and risk assessment with rollback planning
• Perform advanced diagnostics correlating symptoms across compute, storage, interconnect, and cooling systems using BMC/IPMI consoles, system indicators, and log analysis
• Coordinate RMA processes and vendor escalations for complex hardware issues
• Coach L1 engineers on safe practices (ESD, lockout/tagout), first-line triage, rack craftsmanship, and documentation quality through hands-on pairing
• Improve standard operating procedures, checklists, and propose automation tools (Python/Bash) for inventory sync, photo capture, dashboards, and alerts
• Enforce safety and compliance protocols including lockout/tagout, ESD, and PPE; maintain audit-ready tickets and change documentation
• Plan spares strategy, track failure trends, and drive proactive actions with hardware vendors
• Travel between sites in the Paris area and occasionally to other European or US locations

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years in data center/server hardware or L2/L3 hardware support with proven complex hands-on work in production HPC, AI, or cloud environments at scale
• End-to-end hardware expertise across CPU, memory, PCIe cards (including accelerators), NICs, PSUs, drives, network equipment, power distribution, and cooling systems (including direct liquid cooling)
• Strong diagnostic skills analyzing BMC/IPMI logs, Linux software logs, crashes, and CLI checks with methodical root cause analysis
• Impeccable safety discipline with ESD, lockout/tagout, and PPE practices; clean, labeled, auditable work habits
• Clear communication skills for status updates, handovers, and live coaching of L1 engineers; ability to create technical documentation
• Willingness to travel between sites in the Paris area and nearby regions, occasionally across Europe or to the US

Preferred:

• Experience with vendor management tools (iDRAC, iLO, IPMI)
• RAID and storage knowledge (NVMe, SAS, SATA)
• High-speed interconnect experience (Ethernet, InfiniBand)
• Coding and automation skills in Python or Bash for operations tools and reporting
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow), inventory/RMA workflows, and vendor coordination

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen qualified applicants and coordinate interviews with the client organization. We handle all communication and logistics throughout the hiring process. Please do not contact the client directly—all applications and inquiries should come through our platform.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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