Phaidra is building the future of industrial automation.
The world today is filled with static, monolithic infrastructure. Factories, power plants, buildings, etc. operate the same they've operated for decades — because the controls programming is hard-coded. Thousands of lines of rules and heuristics that define how the machines interact with each other. The result of all this hard-coding is that facilities are frozen in time, unable to adapt to their environment while their performance slowly degrades.
Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time. Specifically:
Our team has a track record of applying AI to some of the toughest problems. From achieving superhuman performance with DeepMind's AlphaGo, to reducing the energy required to cool Google's Data Centers by 40%, we deeply understand AI and how to apply it in production for massive impact.
Phaidra’s ability to achieve its mission is determined by our ability to work together — as defined by our core values: Transparency, Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Ownership, and Empathy. We seek individuals who embody these values, as they are instrumental in ensuring our team consistently delivers excellence and fosters an engaging and supportive culture
Phaidra is based in the USA, but we are 100% remote with no physical office. We hire employees internationally with the help of our partner, OysterHR. Our team is currently located throughout the USA, Canada, UK, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, and India.
Who You Are
As a Data Center Reliability Engineer on the Data Science team, you are the "bridge" between raw infrastructure telemetry and actionable operational intelligence. You don’t just see numbers; you possess a deep mechanical and electrical empathy that allows you to read a system’s data as a doctor reads a patient's chart. You are highly inquisitive, approaching complex anomalies without bias to uncover true root causes.
This is not a "hide behind the keyboard" role. You thrive in a hands-off environment, treating your space with a sense of proactive ownership and treating your peers as fellow experts. You are a truth-teller who uses thorough, compassionate communication to persuade others and drive impact in the high-stakes world of data center uptime. We expect our teammates to arrive ready to own their space and contribute to the team’s collective success immediately.
**We are seeking a U.S.-based team member (Pacific Time Zone preferred) with flexibility to work hours that overlap with APAC time zones as needed.
Responsibilities
You will utilize our existing data ingestion and delivery platforms to "teach" our models to understand the physical world, filling a critical expertise gap in the data center industry.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Skills & Experience
Onboarding
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All of our interviews are held via Google Meet, and an active camera connection is required.
US Residents:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for equity. Final salary will be determined based on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, expertise, education and location. In some cases, final compensation may fall outside the posted range. Salary ranges are regularly reviewed and may be adjusted in response to market trends.
Please note: Not all of Phaidra’s benefits and perks listed above apply to temporary employees such as interns.
We take a thoughtful and intentional approach to remote collaboration. Inspired by pioneers like GitLab, we embrace proven best practices to foster an exceptional remote work environment. Our culture is documentation-first, and we prioritize asynchronous communication to support focus and flexibility across time zones. While we value independence, we stay closely connected through tools like Slack and video conferencing. Weekly all-hands meetings help us align and build strong relationships, and we regularly host virtual team-building activities and social events to maintain a sense of camaraderie.
Phaidra is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Phaidra is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance with completing the application process, please contact us at hiring@phaidra.ai.
Phaidra participates in E-Verify, an employment authorization database provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). As required by law, we will provide the SSA and, if necessary, the DHS, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization for those residing in the United States.
Additional information about E-Verify can be found here.
To be considered for any position at Phaidra, you must submit an online application. This role will remain open until it is filled.
Phaidra only hires individuals who are legally authorized to work in the specified location(s) above. We do not provide employment sponsorship. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship, either now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Candidates who advance beyond the initial screening stage will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to continue through the interview process.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of employment authorization verification and applicable background checks, in accordance with local laws and company policies.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITERS.