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Lambda · 1 month ago

Senior Recruiter - Operations

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$135K/yr - $253K/yr
date8+ years exp

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. The Operations Recruiter will drive hiring across critical data center operations, power infrastructure, and supply chain roles while partnering with Operations leadership to scale the company's physical infrastructure for AI applications.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
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Comp. & Benefits

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

Full-cycle recruitingData Center OperationsSupply Chain ManagementPower InfrastructureRecruiting analytics toolsAdvanced sourcing techniquesTalent pipeline buildingExceptional communicationProblem-solving capabilitiesExperience in fast-paced environments

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

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Lambda is a cloud-based platform that provides high-performance GPU hardware and cloud infrastructure for AI model training and inference.
dateFounded in 2012
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://lambda.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.19B
Key Investors
TWG GlobalJP MorganMacquarie Group
2025-11-18Series E· $1.5B
2025-08-19Debt Financing· $275M
2025-02-19Series D· $480M

Leadership Team

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Stephen Balaban
Co-founder, CEO
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Michael Balaban
Co-Founder / CTO
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Recent News

SiliconANGLE
AI cloud provider Lambda reportedly raising $350M round
2026-01-11
Business Wire
Lambda Appoints Leonard Speiser as Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-09
Techmeme
Source: Lambda, which rents access to AI chips and is backed by Nvidia, is in talks to raise $350M+ led by Mubadala Capital, ahead of an IPO planned for H2 2026 (The Information)
2026-01-09
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