Data Center Operations Engineer - Los Angeles

Join Lambda's Team

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 Vernon, CA Data Center 5 days per week.

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 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 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

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

Are familiar 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

Are someone who pays attention to detail and has the ability to follow instructions

Are action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learn

Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations

Nice to Have

Experience with troubleshooting server hardware

Experience with Linux administration

Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments

Experience Supermicro & Nvidia hardware

Salary Range Information

Based on market data and other factors, the annual salary range for this position is $86,000-$111,000. 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, ~400 employees (2025) 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.