Data Center Site Manager (Chicago)

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 Data Center 5 days per week.What You’ll DoManage and lead a team of data center techniciansMaintain high availability, reliability, and security in the data center environmentEnsure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configuredTroubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world’s most advanced systemsDocument data center layout and network topology in DCIM softwareWork with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deploymentsAssess current and future state data center requirements based on growth plans and technology trendsManage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centersCreate installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centersOversee deployments and day-to-day operations of the data centerMaintain uptime for assets and infrastructure, and ensure customer SLAs are metParticipate in technical discussions and provide expertise on data center integration and deployment strategiesUnderstand power/cooling requirements as well as cabling needs required within data center space to support high performance infrastructures.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Sales, to align data center solutions with business goalsEnsure the data center complies with Lambda’s standards and policiesYouHave 5+ 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 managementHave basic understanding of Linux administrationHave experience in setting up networking appliances (Ethernet and InfiniBand) across multiple data center locationsAre someone who pays attention to detail and has the ability to follow instructionsAre action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learnHave a desire to mentor other team members and help them reach their full potentialNice to HaveExperience with troubleshooting and theoretical knowledge the following network layers, technologies, and system protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, SNMP, SSL, HTTP, FTP, SSH, Syslog, DHCP, DNS, RDP, NETBIOS, IP routing, Ethernet, switched Ethernet, 802.11x, NFS, and VLANsExperience with working in large-scale distributed data center environmentsExperience working with auditors to meet all compliance requirements (ISO/SOC)Experience Supermicro & Nvidia hardwarePrevious data center team management experienceSalary Range InformationThe annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. 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 LambdaFounded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fastOur investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent CoveWe have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOGOur values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careersWe offer generous cash & equity compensationHealth, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependentsWellness and commuter stipends for select roles401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually useEqual Opportunity EmployerLambda 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.

• Have 5+ 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
• Have basic understanding of Linux administration
• Have experience in setting up networking appliances (Ethernet and InfiniBand) across multiple data center locations
• Are someone who pays attention to detail and has the ability to follow instructions
• Are action-oriented and have a strong willingness to learn
• Have a desire to mentor other team members and help them reach their full potential

Nice to Have

• Experience with troubleshooting and theoretical knowledge the following network layers, technologies, and system protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, SNMP, SSL, HTTP, FTP, SSH, Syslog, DHCP, DNS, RDP, NETBIOS, IP routing, Ethernet, switched Ethernet, 802.11x, NFS, and VLANs
• Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments
• Experience working with auditors to meet all compliance requirements (ISO/SOC)
• Experience Supermicro & Nvidia hardware
• Previous data center team management experience

About Lambda

• Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
• Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
• We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
• Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
• We offer generous cash & equity compensation
• 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

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 Data Center 5 days per week.