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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations Systems Engineer (Kansas City, MO) - **Company:** Lambda Inc. - **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Booting (BIOS), Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Topologies, Issue Tracking Systems, InfiniBand, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, High Performance Computing, Hardware Infrastructure, Zendesk - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=de8aaae013a6ef34 ## About the Role * Have strong past experiences 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 * Be familiar with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, fiber testing and troubleshooting * Basic knowledge of cable optics and the different types of use * Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories * PDU balancing and why it is important * Familiar with multiple cable media types and their uses * Knowledge of cold isle and hot isle containment * Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process * Ability to structure, collaborate and iteratively improve on complex maintenance MOPs. * Working with product management, support, and other teams to align operational capabilities with company goals. * Translating business priorities into technical and operational requirements. * Supporting cross-functional projects where infrastructure plays a critical role. * Are action-oriented and willingness to train junior staff on best practices * Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations as needed, * Have 2+ years 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 * Experience with/or knowledge of network topology and configurations and 400gb Infiniband architectures. * Experience with/or knowledge of DDP or SCM cluster storage systems. * Have 3+ years working with and reporting from a ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk * Advanced experience with Linux administration * Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems (air or water cooled) - especially Nvidia NVL72 ## Description 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 Kansas City, MO Data Center 5 days per week, 7/24 shift coverage 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 GPU and Networking systems. * Document and update 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 * Partner with HW Support teams to ensure data center hardware incidents with higher level troubleshooting challenges are resolved, reported on and solutions are disseminated to the large operations organization. * 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 ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The AI Agent Path to Prod: Building for Reliability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1523-the-ai-agent-path-to-prod-building-for-reliability) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)