Lambda

Data Center Operations Systems Engineer (Kansas City, MO)

Lambda$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in data center support and critical infrastructure
  • Familiarity with power distribution, airflow management, and environmental monitoring
  • Basic understanding of single and three-phase power theories and PDU balancing
  • Knowledge of cable types, setups, and DCIM software
  • Experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues in advanced systems
  • Ability to manage inventory and streamline processes closely with supply chain teams

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure new server, storage, and network systems
  • Troubleshoot both hardware and software in GPU and Networking setups
  • Document data center layout and network topology within DCIM software
  • Coordinate with teams for timely project execution and system deployment
  • Manage parts inventory and track equipment through different deployment stages
  • Collaborate with HW Support teams to resolve complex hardware incidents
  • Ensure proper return and replacement of faulty parts through the RMA team

Benefits

  • Generous cash and equity compensation packages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends available for select roles
  • 401k Plan with a 2% company match
  • Flexible paid time off that is encouraged for all employees
Full Job Description
*Note: This position requires presence in our Kansas City, MO Data Center 5 days per week, 7/24 shift coverage

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 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 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
  • Have strong past experiences 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
  • Be familiar with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, fiber testing and troubleshooting
  • Basic knowledge of cable optics and the different types of use
  • Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories
  • PDU balancing and why it is important
  • Familiar with multiple cable media types and their uses
  • Knowledge of cold isle and hot isle containment
  • Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process
  • Ability to structure, collaborate and iteratively improve on complex maintenance MOPs.
  • Working 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 willingness to train junior staff on best practices
  • Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations as needed

Nice to Have
  • Have 2+ 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/or knowledge of DDP or SCM cluster storage systems.
  • Have 3+ years working with and reporting from a ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk
  • Advanced experience with Linux administration
  • Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems (air or water cooled) - especially Nvidia NVL72

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.

  • 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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