Lambda · 2 months ago
Principal Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) Engineer
San Francisco Office
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$223K/yr - $372K/yr
20+ years expLambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. As a Principal CSA Engineer at Lambda, you will shape the civil, structural, and architectural foundation of our next-generation AI data centers, defining global design standards and ensuring compliance with Lambda’s requirements for scalability and sustainability.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Define and drive CSA vision, standards, and strategies to ensure Lambda’s AI data centers are resilient, sustainable, and customer focused
Invent, validate, and scale CSA design solutions that meet critical business demands through prototyping, delivery, and continuous improvement
Lead CSA design/BOD, construction, and lifecycle oversight across facilities, ensuring compliance with building codes, regulatory frameworks, and environmental standards
Partner across disciplines to integrate CSA seamlessly with mechanical, electrical, liquid cooling, networking, and operations teams
Optimize new and existing facilities to rapidly deploy capacity, leveraging modular and advanced construction technologies
Lead vendor and contractor management for CSA scopes, including negotiations, design reviews, construction oversight, and quality/safety assurance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related)
20+ years' experience delivering mission-critical facilities in high-density environments, with 7+ years in hyperscale data centers
Deep expertise in CSA design and constructability solutions for AI/ML racks, liquid-cooling systems, and power distribution
Proven ability to deliver CSA systems that balance cost, reliability, and speed in fast-paced environments
Strong fluency with building codes, regulations, and civil/structural design tools (IBC, IFC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive customer-focused outcomes across global programs
Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments, with a history of aligning technical execution to meaningful business results
Ability to bring clarity, drive, and rigor—balancing technical depth with pragmatic execution
Willing to travel up to 50% for data center audit, setup, commissioning, and optimization
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil, Structural, or related discipline
Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams (civil, structural, architects, contractors, product/program managers)
Expertise in prefabrication, modular construction, or other next-generation build approaches
Familiarity with emerging technologies in cooling, power, and sustainability
LEED accreditation or PMP certification
Eligibility for Top Secret Security Clearance
Proven mentorship and leadership experience
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
Company
Lambda
Lambda is a cloud-based platform that provides high-performance GPU hardware and cloud infrastructure for AI model training and inference.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.19BKey Investors
TWG GlobalJP MorganMacquarie Group
2025-11-18Series E· $1.5B
2025-08-19Debt Financing· $275M
2025-02-19Series D· $480M
Leadership Team
Stephen Balaban
Co-founder, CEO
Michael Balaban
Co-Founder / CTO
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