Data Center Operations Engineer

Lambda is the #1 GPU Cloud for ML/AI teams training, fine-tuning and inferencing AI models, where engineers can easily, securely and affordably build, test and deploy AI products at scale. Lambda’s product portfolio includes on-prem GPU systems, hosted GPUs across public & private clouds and managed inference services – servicing government, researchers, startups and Enterprises world-wide.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

*Note: This position requires presence in our Atlanta, GA Data Center 5 days per week.

What You'll Do

Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured

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 

Participate in data center capacity and roadmap planning with sales and customer success teams to allocate floorspace 

Assess current and future state data center requirements based on growth plans and technology trends

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

Create installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers

Serve as a subject-matter expert on data center deployments as part of sales engagement for large-scale deployments in our data centers and at customer sites

You

Have 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

Have strong Linux administration experience

Have experience in setting up networking appliances (Ethernet and InfiniBand) across multiple data center locations

You are action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learn

You are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations

Nice to Have

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.

Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments

Experience working with auditors to meet all compliance requirements (ISO/SOC)

Salary Range Information 

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $76,000 - $109,000. 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, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast

We offer generous cash & equity compensation

Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.

We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG

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

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.