Nebius

Linux Systems Administrator

United States full-time Mid $130,000 - $180,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role
Nebius is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer in Hardware Infrastructure team. You’re welcome to work in our office in Amsterdam.
Hardware Infrastructure team designs, develops and supports systems involved in the data-centers lifecycle:

Serving functional and load testing system.

Monitoring of engineering equipment located in our data centers (power supply, air and water cooling, etc.)

Monitoring of IT equipment: racks, servers, JBODs, JBOGs, power shelves, network devices, etc.

Asset tracking.

Hardware repairs tasks tracking.

Server production.

In this position, your responsibility will be to:

Ensure fault-tolerance, scale and uninterrupted operations for our services.

Use cutting-edge technology to solve a variety of infrastructure problems.

Implement and improve CI/CD processes.

We expect you to have:

Proficiency in Linux systems, with expertise in Python and Bash scripting for automation.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, including hardware, software and networking problems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing system performance.

Working proficiency in English.

It would be an added bonus if you had:

Desire to be involved in backend development.

Experience designing, developing and running high-load distributed systems.

Working conditions:

Primarily remote

Occasional travel to data centers required, especially if not located near one

Collaboration with globally distributed engineering and operations teams

Key employee benefits:

Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families

401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting

Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers

Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet

Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage

Compensation
We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $130k- $180k base + quarterly performance bonuses.

Join Nebius and help operate the systems that power next-generation AI
infrastructure.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning opportunities

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative and innovative culture

Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

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Technology & IT Operations Python Remote Collaboration Linux Systems Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Linux Systems Administrator role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Nebius?
  3. Which of Operations, Python and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Python and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Linux Systems Administrator role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Python and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Nebius needs from this hire.

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