Data Center Operations System Engineer - Plano, TX
About The Position
Lambda is hiring a Data Center Operations System Engineer to support its AI cloud infrastructure at the Plano, Texas data center. The position requires on-site presence five days a week and shift work. The engineer will deploy and maintain server, storage, and network infrastructure; troubleshoot hardware and software issues; document data center layouts and network topology in DCIM software; and coordinate deployments with supply chain, manufacturing, hardware support, and RMA teams. The role also manages parts inventory and equipment flow, follows installation standards, and may require travel to bring up new data center locations.
Requirements
- Familiarity with critical infrastructure systems that support data centers, including power distribution, airflow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
- Action-oriented approach and strong willingness to learn.
- Willingness to travel for the bring-up of new data center locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience troubleshooting server hardware.
- Experience with or knowledge of network topology.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems such as JIRA and Zendesk.
- Experience with Linux administration.
- Experience working in large-scale distributed data center environments.
- Experience with Supermicro and NVIDIA hardware.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to support timely system deployments and project plans for large-scale deployments.
- Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment through delivery, storage, staging, deployment, and handoff at data centers.
- Work with the Hardware Support team to resolve data center infrastructure-related support tickets.
- Coordinate with the RMA team to return faulty parts and order replacements.
- Follow installation standards and documentation for equipment placement, labeling, and cabling across data centers.
- Travel for bring-up of new data center locations.
Benefits
- Generous cash and equity compensation.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company match for U.S. employees.
- Flexible paid time off plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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