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Lambda

Data Center Operations System Engineer III (Chicago)

Elk Grove Village, IL - Data Center$109k–$145kfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Lambda seeks a Data Center Operations System Engineer III to manage infrastructure deployment, hardware troubleshooting, and inventory operations at their Elk Grove Village data center. The role involves racking and cabling servers, maintaining DCIM systems, coordinating with supply chain teams, and resolving complex hardware incidents supporting AI cloud infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Rack, label, cable, and configure server, storage, and network infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in GPU and networking systems
  • Document and maintain data center layouts and network topology in DCIM software
  • Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment through deployment lifecycle
  • Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams on large-scale deployments
  • Partner with hardware support teams on incident resolution and RMA processes

What they're looking for

  • Data center infrastructure management (power distribution, airflow, environmental monitoring)
  • DCIM software proficiency
  • Structured cabling and cable management
  • Fiber testing and carrier DIA circuit troubleshooting
  • Single and three-phase power theory
  • Server hardware and boot process knowledge
  • Cold/hot aisle containment expertise
  • Cable optics and media types understanding

Benefits

  • Generous cash and equity compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends
  • 401k plan with 2% company match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Opportunity to build AI cloud infrastructure
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Lambda

Lambda builds AI cloud infrastructure providing GPU compute and networking capabilities for researchers and enterprises. The company is hiring for data center operations, security, and facility engineering roles to support large-scale AI compute deployments.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with DCIM software and how you've used it to manage data center layouts and documentation.
  • Describe a complex hardware issue you've troubleshot in a production data center and how you approached resolving it.
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