Fiber Operations Area Manager

Extensive experience managing technicians and teams in data center or hyperscale environments, with proven success in fiber optic operations

Hands-on technical depth in fiber infrastructure: installation, splicing, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance in high-density settings

Strong proficiency with Python scripting (Google-style preferred), Bash, Linux administration, switch configuration, GPU/NIC hardware, and link validation

Experience using tools such as NCC, CLI scripts, CVT, Grafana, and similar platforms for reporting, monitoring, and remediation

Prior experience in hyperscale or large-scale data center fiber deployments

Familiarity with Foreman tools or similar for work planning and tracking

You will lead fiber operations across multiple hyperscale data center sites and buildings in the Memphis area.

This is a hands-on managerial role where you will directly manage teams of technicians and foremen, train them in the field, set the technical standard through example, and ensure reliable, high-performance fiber infrastructure that supports xAI's critical computing environments.

You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership to drive operational excellence, remediate issues, and optimize work across sites.

Oversee daily fiber optic operations across various Memphis data center sites, ensuring maximum uptime, rapid incident resolution, and adherence to hyperscale best practices

Directly manage, mentor, and develop teams of technicians and foremen in a hands-on capacity, serving as the technical leader and role model for fiber handling, installation, testing, and maintenance

Train technicians and foremen on core activities including splicing, termination, OTDR/power meter testing, link validation, switch configuration, GPU/NIC integration, and deployment procedures

xAI is building AI to accelerate human scientific discovery. We are guided by our mission to advance our collective understanding of the universe. We are a small, focused team pushing hard to make something big happen. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership comes from initiative rather than title.