Data Center Manager - Quincy WA
Lambda
Location
Quincy, WA - Data Center
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Operations
Compensation
- $145K – $218K
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. Lambda’s mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give every person access to artificial intelligence. One person, one GPU.
If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.
*Note: This position requires presence in our Quincy Data Center 5 days per week.
What You'll Do
Manage and lead a team of data center technicians
Maintain high availability, reliability, and security in the data center environment
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
Assess current and future state data center requirements based on growth plans and technology trends
Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers
Create installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers
Oversee deployments and day-to-day operations of the data center
Maintain uptime for assets and infrastructure, and ensure customer SLAs are met
Participate in technical discussions and provide expertise on data center integration and deployment strategies
Understand 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 goals
Ensure the data center complies with Lambda’s standards and policies
You
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
Salary Range Information
The 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 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.
Compensation Range: $145K - $218K