Lambda · 2 months ago
Senior Recruiter - Operations
San Francisco Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expLambda is a company focused on building Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference, aiming to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity. They are seeking a Senior Recruiter - Operations to lead end-to-end recruiting for their rapidly scaling AI infrastructure operations, partnering with Operations leadership to develop hiring strategies and optimize candidate experiences.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end recruiting for our hyper-growth AI infrastructure operations, prioritizing exceptional hiring manager partnerships and candidate experiences that reflect our operational excellence culture
Source, screen, and evaluate top-tier talent across data center operations, power infrastructure, supply chain management, and warehouse/materials management roles
Partner with Operations leadership to develop and execute aggressive hiring strategies including competitive intelligence, talent mapping, and analysis of the data center and supply chain talent markets
Navigate complex operational interviews and guide decision-making processes across distributed teams of interviewers and hiring managers
Leverage recruiting analytics and market insights to optimize hiring velocity, quality, and conversion rates in the competitive operations talent market
Recruit engineers who can manage server deployment, rack and stack operations, DCIM software, network topology, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Source talent with expertise in electrical systems, cooling infrastructure, capacity planning, and critical facility management
Hire professionals who can manage procurement, inventory control, vendor relationships, materials management, and large-scale deployment planning
Recruit analysts who understand supply chain compliance, quality assurance in hardware operations, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 3 years focused on operations, supply chain, logistics, or data center roles
Prior experience recruiting at a high-growth startup, technology company, or agency servicing similar companies
Track record of successfully hiring for roles such as: Data Center Operations Engineers/Technicians, Power and Cooling Infrastructure Specialists, Supply Chain Managers and Analysts, Warehouse and Materials Managers, Facilities Engineers
Master advanced sourcing techniques across LinkedIn Recruiter, industry-specific job boards, operations communities, and specialized platforms for facilities and supply chain professionals
Excel at building talent pipelines in competitive markets, particularly in major tech hubs with significant data center presence
Strong ability to assess candidates' hands-on operational experience and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with modern ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and recruiting analytics tools to drive data-informed hiring decisions
Exceptional communication skills to engage with both technical operations professionals and executive stakeholders
Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments where priorities shift rapidly and scrappy execution is essential
Preferred
Experience recruiting in the San Francisco Bay Area's competitive operations talent market
Background in or exposure to hyperscale data center operations, colocation facilities, or cloud infrastructure providers
Familiarity with manufacturing operations and hardware deployment processes
Network within the data center, facilities management, or supply chain communities
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
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
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-09
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