AI Infrastructure Deployment Engineer

Job Title: AI Infrastructure Deployment Engineer (Contract)Location: UK/ Europe Contract Length: Up to 10 weeks Rate: Competitive daily rate, based on experience

We are looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with proven experience in the physical and technical deployment of AI-ready environments. This role is critical to building the foundational infrastructure that supports machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and GPU-based workloads. The ideal candidate will be experienced in deploying compute nodes, networking, storage, and supporting infrastructure in data centre or enterprise environments.

You’ll play a key role in configuring, testing, and deploying servers, networking equipment, and cabling in support of GPU-based compute clusters. You will work alongside hardware engineers, data center operations teams, and network architects to ensure fast, reliable, and secure deployments.

• Deploy and configure physical AI infrastructure (e.g., GPU servers, high-speed networking, storage systems)

• Collaborate on rack planning, cabling layouts, and airflow optimization

• Install and test hardware including servers, switches, PDUs, and interconnects

• Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and performance validation

• Support high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Ethernet) and fiber/copper cabling

• Follow best practices for data center operations, including asset tracking and documentation

• Work under tight timelines with precision and attention to quality

• Proven experience deploying infrastructure in data centers or HPC environments

• Strong understanding of server hardware, GPUs, and networking equipment

• Experience with structured cabling (fiber and copper) and physical installation standards

• Familiarity with BIOS/IPMI/BMC configuration and OS provisioning tools

• Ability to read technical diagrams, rack elevation plans, and cabling schematics

• Comfortable working hands-on in data center environments (lifting, racking, connecting, etc.)

• Previous work on AI, machine learning, or HPC cluster deployments

• Experience with NVIDIA GPUs, DGX systems, or custom AI racks

• Knowledge of Ansible, Redfish, PXE boot, or infrastructure automation tools

• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, BICSI, or similar

• Understanding of thermal and power design for high-density environments

• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience and scope)

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure deployments

• Fast-paced, technical environment with a highly skilled team

• Potential for future contracts on extended projects