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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations System Engineer III (Chicago) - **Company:** Lambda Inc. - **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL, United States - **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Booting (BIOS), Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Topologies, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2454ff3878c338df ## 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. ## 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 Elk Grove, IL 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) - [What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1514-what-s-new-with-spring-boot-and-containers) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [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) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)