Datacentre Operations Engineering Lead

About the Company

Radiant is a fast-growing GPU-as-a-Service provider, delivering scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure purpose-built for AI and HPC workloads. Operating across global data centres, we run mission-critical environments where uptime, throughput, and ultra-low latency are non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct day-to-day operations at the Paris-Saclay site, providing technical leadership to Datacentre Operations Engineers
• Set and enforce site-level operational standards for hardware handling, cooling operations, and SLA delivery
• Lead site commissioning from physical infrastructure readiness through to operational steady state
• Establish and own working practices for advanced liquid cooling systems, including CDU commissioning and coolant loop management
• Define safe working procedures for ultra-high-density compute platforms like NVIDIA NVL72 and busbar-based power distribution
• Manage site-level capacity across power, space, and cooling dimensions
• Lead rapid diagnosis and resolution of hardware and network issues to maximize uptime
• Manage vendor relationships, RMA processes, and on-site hardware assets
• Mentor engineers and manage performance on the ground

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in data centre operations, HPC, or related roles with technical leadership experience
• Proven track record working with HPC NVIDIA GPU or equivalent systems
• Hands-on experience with Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems (CDU, coolant loops, leak detection)
• Expertise in ultra-high-density compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA NVL72) or high-density power distribution
• Strong capacity management capability (power, space, and cooling modeling)
• Proficiency in hardware troubleshooting, firmware management, and network configuration
• Fluency in French and English
• Strong understanding of ITSM frameworks and service operation best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-scale private cloud deployments and capacity planning
• Qualifications in HVAC management and deployments
• Certifications in Hardware, Networking, or Data Centre facilities (e.g., Uptime Institute, CDCP)
• ITIL Foundation level qualification