AI Lab Technical Support Specialist (Linux / Hardware / Data Center)

Our client, a world leader in semiconductor manufacturing, is looking for an "AI Lab Technical Support Specialist.

Duration: Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)
Location: Milpitas, CA
Pay Rate: $48-$50/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Job Summary
This role is a hands-on, hardware‑focused technical support position supporting GPU/compute clusters in an AI lab/R&D environment. The emphasis is on hardware troubleshooting, Linux-based system support, and deep understanding of compute architecture, rather than software development.

Key Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot GPU/CPU servers, compute clusters, and networking (InfiniBand)
• Diagnose hardware issues (cabling, components, GPUs, servers)
• Rack/stack initially limited (systems already built), but may increase if extended
• Replace/install server components within racks
• Use Linux command line extensively for diagnostics and system validation

Required Skills 
• Strong hardware troubleshooting experience (servers, GPUs, compute systems)
• Solid understanding of computer/compute architecture
• Strong Linux skills for system bring‑up and troubleshooting
• Experience with GPUs and high‑performance compute environments
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve hardware/system issues

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
• Prior data center or HPC/compute cluster experience 
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python)
• Familiarity with GPU technologies (cutting‑edge R&D GPUs; Tesla, etc.)

If interested, please send us your updated resume at [email protected]/[email protected].