Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Early Talent

Nebius
Amsterdam, Netherlands
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have foundational knowledge in cloud operations and an interest in AI infrastructure.

Best fit for

  • Early-career professionals with foundational knowledge in cloud operations and AI infrastructure
    — “Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization”
  • Candidates with strong interest in networking, containers, and automation tools
    — “demonstrate strong interest and foundational knowledge in cloud providers, operations, networking, hardware, and software”
  • Individuals eager to learn and grow in a high-impact, international AI-focused environment
    — “Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects International environment and talented teams”

Things to consider

  • The role is temporary, with a duration of 3-6 months and a potential path to full-time employment
    — “Opportunity to be considered for a full-time role after the Early Talent Program”
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the Netherlands and provide proof of eligibility
    — “Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Git in your resume and interview responses
    — “learn container and platform fundamentals: Kubernetes (core architecture and networking), Helm, Terraform”
  • Emphasize your ability to write technical documentation and track tasks using Jira
    — “write technical documentation about their work track and update Jira tasks according to their progress”
  • Showcase your interest in AI and ML infrastructure, aligning with Nebius's domain focus
    — “Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • real customer workloads
  • production systems
  • professional growth
Typical background
cloud computingAI cloud infrastructureSRE operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud ProvidersOperationsNetworkingHardwareSoftwareLinuxKubernetesHelmTerraformConfiguration ManagementAutomationProgramming (python, Go, C++, Java)

Preferred

GitContainersGitops Approach

Stack & domain

PythonGoC++JavaGitKubernetesHelmTerraformLinuxNetworkingCgroupsEbpfEthernetIpTcp/udpRoutingContainersPlatform FundamentalsConfiguration ManagementAutomation BasicsProblem-solvingCollaborationLearningGrowthCloud ComputingAIMLInfrastructureOperationsHardwareSoftware

About the role

Original posting from Nebius

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Summary:

Location: Amsterdam

Duration: 3-6 months

Start date: January 2027

Compensation: Paid

Eligibility: Current University student (Computer Science or related field), Recent Graduate or Early Career specialist

Work authorization: Permitted to work in the job’s location

Why work at Nebius

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.

Your responsibilities will include

Operation:

assist in day-to-day SRE operations tasks

Project work:

execute tasks from the backlog

together or instead: work on small and well-defined SRE project from backlog

create tests for their changes/project (if applicable)

write technical documentation about their work

track and update Jira tasks according to their progress

Learning and growth:

actively study system fundamentals: Linux ( networking, cgroups, ebpf, etc.)

learn internal tools, workflows and operational standards

learn container and platform fundamentals: Kubernetes (core architecture and networking), Helm, Terraform

learn configuration management and automation basics

What we expect you to have

demonstrate strong interest and foundational knowledge in cloud providers, operations, networking, hardware, and software

programming experience in any of Python, Go, C++ or Java

basic understanding of the Network (ethernet, ip, tcp/udp, routing fundamentals)

familiarity with Git

basic understanding of containers, Kubernetes and Gitops approach

What we offer

Mentorship from experienced AI, ML, and cloud infrastructure professionals

Hands-on experience with real customer workloads and production systems

Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius

Opportunity to be considered for a full-time role after the Early Talent Program

We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning opportunities

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative and innovative culture

Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. 

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Source: Nebius careers

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