Lambda

Data Center Operations Engineer (Austin)

Lambda$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data center operations or similar roles
  • Familiarity with critical infrastructure systems like power distribution and cable management
  • Detail-oriented with strong ability to follow instructions
  • Action-oriented and eager to learn new skills
  • Willingness to travel for data center setup and support

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all server, storage, and network infrastructure is properly racked and configured
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues effectively
  • Document data center layout and network topology accurately in DCIM software
  • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams for system deployments
  • Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment throughout deployment stages
  • Coordinate with HW Support team to resolve infrastructure-related support tickets
  • Work closely with RMA team to manage faulty parts and replacements
  • Follow established installation standards for consistency across data centers

Benefits

  • Generous cash and equity compensation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends offered for select roles
  • 401k Plan with a 2% match for USA employees
  • Flexible paid time off plan that encourages usage
Full Job Description


*Note: This position requires presence in our Plano, TX Data Center 5 days; shift work

What You'll Do
  • 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 systems
  • Document 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
  • Work closely with HW Support team to ensure data center infrastructure-related support tickets are resolved
  • Work with 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

You
  • Are familiar 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 someone who pays attention to detail and has the ability to follow instructions
  • Are action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learn
  • Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations

Nice to Have
  • Experience with troubleshooting server hardware
  • Experience with/or knowledge of network topology
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk
  • Experience with Linux administration
  • Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments
  • Experience with Supermicro & Nvidia hardware

Salary Range Information

This is a salaried non-exempt role, eligible for overtime. The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda
  • Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
  • Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
  • We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
  • Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
  • We offer 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

About Lambda

Lambda is an online education company that offers courses in computer science and software engineering. The company was founded in 2017 by Austen Allred and Ben Nelson. Lambda's courses are designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or prior experience. The company's mission is to provide high-quality education that leads to well-paying jobs in the tech industry. Lambda has partnerships with a number of companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, and has helped thousands of students launch careers in tech.
Learn more about Lambda
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+100%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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