Data Center Operations System Engineer (Plano, TX)

About the Role

Lambda is seeking a Data Center Operations System Engineer to help build and support AI cloud infrastructure. This position requires presence in our Plano, TX Data Center 5 days per week, including 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 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 across 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

Qualifications

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers (power distribution, airflow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, cable management)
• High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Action-oriented with a strong willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel for bring-up of new data center locations

Nice to Have

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