Data Center Operations System Engineer (Salt Lake City)

Lambda
Bluffdale +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Operations professionals with technical infrastructure expertise and bilingual fluency will find this hands-on, on-site role in data center management.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in data center hardware deployment and strong documentation practices
    — “Ensure all new server, storage, and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured”
  • Individuals who can communicate effectively in both English and Spanish
    — “Professional fluency in both English and Spanish”
  • Professionals comfortable with shift work and on-site presence in a specialized environment
    — “This position requires presence in our Salt Lake City Data Center 5 days; shift work”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be willing to travel for new data center initiatives
    — “Willingness to travel to support the initialization and turn-up of new data center locations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with enterprise server hardware troubleshooting and structured cabling in your resume
    — “Prior experience troubleshooting enterprise server hardware”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with DCIM software and lifecycle tracking of equipment
    — “Maintain comprehensive documentation of data center layouts and network topologies within DCIM software”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow complex technical instructions and maintain consistency
    — “Adhere to established installation standards and documentation regarding placement, labeling, and cabling”
  • Showcase your collaboration skills with support and supply chain teams
    — “Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to facilitate the timely deployment of systems”
  • Include any experience with Linux system administration or enterprise ticketing platforms
    — “Familiarity with enterprise ticketing platforms, such as JIRA and Zendesk”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • ensure proper configuration of data center infrastructure
  • resolve complex hardware and software issues
  • maintain comprehensive documentation
Typical background
data center operationshardware troubleshooting

Skills & requirements

Required

Data Center OperationsHardware And Software TroubleshootingInventory ManagementProject ManagementDocumentation

Preferred

Network TopologyLinux System AdministrationLarge-scale Data Center Experience

Stack & domain

Critical Data Center Infrastructure SystemsPower DistributionAirflow ManagementEnvironmental MonitoringCapacity PlanningDCIM SoftwareStructured CablingLinux System AdministrationSupermicro And Nvidia Hardware InfrastructureAttention To DetailProactive Work EthicCommitment To Continuous Professional Development

About the role

Original posting from Lambda via Ashby

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.

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

*Note: This position requires presence in our Salt Lake City Data Center 5 days; shift work

What You'll Do

  • Ensure all new server, storage, and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured in accordance with organizational standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues across advanced enterprise systems.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of data center layouts and network topologies within DCIM software.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to facilitate the timely deployment of systems and execute project plans for large-scale initiatives.
  • Oversee parts depot inventory and track equipment across the complete lifecycle—delivery, storage, staging, deployment, and handoff—within each data center facility.
  • Partner closely with the Hardware Support team to ensure prompt resolution of data center infrastructure support tickets.
  • Coordinate with the RMA team to ensure defective components are returned and replacements are ordered efficiently.
  • Adhere to established installation standards and documentation regarding placement, labeling, and cabling to maintain consistency and operational discoverability across all facilities.

You

  • Familiarity with critical data center infrastructure systems, including power distribution, airflow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management.
  • Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
  • High attention to detail and a proven ability to follow complex technical instructions precisely.
  • Proactive work ethic with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Willingness to travel to support the initialization and turn-up of new data center locations.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience troubleshooting enterprise server hardware.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of network topology and architecture.
  • Familiarity with enterprise ticketing platforms, such as JIRA and Zendesk.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux system administration.
  • Experience working within large-scale, distributed data center environments.
  • Technical experience with Supermicro and Nvidia hardware infrastructure.

Salary Range Information

The annual base salary range for this position has been established using market data and key organizational factors. Final compensation offers may vary above or below this range depending on an individual candidate's unique qualifications, relevant experience, and specialized expertise relative to the requirements outlined in the position 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

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.

Source: Lambda careers (Ashby)

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