Lambda · 11 hours ago
Senior Data Center Operations Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
Vernon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expLambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Operations Engineer to ensure proper configuration and management of data center infrastructure, troubleshoot advanced systems, and collaborate with various teams to support large-scale deployments.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world’s most advanced GPU and Networking systems
Document and update data center layout and network topology in DCIM software
Work with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments
Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers
Partner with HW Support teams to ensure data center hardware incidents with higher level troubleshooting challenges are resolved, reported on and solutions are disseminated to the large operations organization
Work with the RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered
Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers
Improve installation standards, MOPs, and runbooks
Act as a technical escalation point for DC infrastructure issues
Participate in an on-call rotation, serving as an escalation point for data center incidents
Qualification
Required
Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world's most advanced GPU and Networking systems
Document and update data center layout and network topology in DCIM software
Work with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments
Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers
Partner with HW Support teams to ensure data center hardware incidents with higher level troubleshooting challenges are resolved, reported on and solutions are disseminated to the large operations organization
Work with the RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered
Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers
Improve installation standards, MOPs, and runbooks
Act as a technical escalation point for DC infrastructure issues
Participate in an on-call rotation, serving as an escalation point for data center incidents
Have strong experience with critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers, such as power distribution, air flow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management
Are familiar with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, understanding LOA's, and fiber testing and troubleshooting
Have a solid understanding of cable, fiber, and optics and their different use cases
Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories including PDU balancing and why it is important
Base level network fundamentals (CCNA preferred but not required)
Knowledge of cold aisle and hot aisle containment
Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process (PXE, DHCP, & TFTP)
Work with product management, support, and other teams to align operational capabilities with company goals
Translating business priorities into technical and operational requirements
Supporting cross-functional projects where infrastructure plays a critical role
Are action-oriented and willing to train junior staff on best practices
Are willing to travel to bring up new data center locations as needed
Preferred
Have 3+ years experience with critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers, such as power distribution, air flow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management
Experience with/or knowledge of network topology and configurations and 400gb Infiniband architectures
Experience with project management
Have 3+ years working with and reporting from a ticketing systems like Service Now, JIRA, and Zendesk
Experience with Linux administration
Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems (air or water cooled) - especially Nvidia NVL72
Experience with troubleshooting the following network layers, technologies, and system protocols: TCP/IP, DP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SNMP, SSL, HTTP, FTP, SSH, Syslog, DHCP, DNS, RDP, NETBIOS, IP routing, Ethernet, switched Ethernet, 802.11x, NFS, and VLANs
Benefits
Generous cash & equity compensation
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
Recent News
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