Data Center Technician (AI)

Location: On-site at the Bluffdale, Utah data center; presence at the Salt Lake City Data Center 5 days per week with shift work. Willingness to travel to support the initialization and turn-up of new data center locations is required.

Salary: $89K–$119K annual base salary.

Company

Lambda builds AI cloud infrastructure for AI researchers, enterprises, and hyperscalers, with a mission to make compute widely available.

What you will do

• Rack, label, cable, and configure new server, storage, and network infrastructure according to organizational standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues across enterprise systems.
• Maintain data center layouts and network topology documentation in DCIM software.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, Hardware Support, and RMA teams to deploy systems, resolve tickets, return defective components, and order replacements.
• Manage parts depot inventory and track equipment through delivery, storage, staging, deployment, and handoff.
• Follow installation and documentation standards for equipment placement, labeling, and cabling.

Requirements

• Familiarity with critical data center infrastructure, including power distribution, airflow management, environmental monitoring, capacity planning, DCIM software, structured cabling, and cable management.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• High attention to detail and the ability to follow complex technical instructions precisely.
• Proactive work ethic and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Willingness to travel to support the initialization and turn-up of new data center locations.

Nice to have

• Experience troubleshooting enterprise server hardware.
• Knowledge of network topology and architecture.
• Familiarity with enterprise ticketing platforms such as JIRA and Zendesk.
• Hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Experience in large-scale, distributed data center environments.
• Technical experience with Supermicro and Nvidia hardware infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous cash and equity compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company match for USA employees.
• Flexible paid time off plan.