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Data Center Site Manager (Chicago)

Lambda · Hybrid

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Last seen by MeritLog September 9, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Lambda's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: Hybrid
Salary: $137K - $183K
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL - Data Center
Company website: lambda.ai

Hiring context

How this role compares at Lambda

Lambda has 86 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 10 job families, and 19 of them are in data & analytics. 83 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 97%.

This role's posted range of $137K - $183K sits above 15% of the 79 other Lambda roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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What the role asks for

What you'd 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
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

What they're asking for

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 VLANsSkillPreferred
Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environmentsSkillPreferred
Experience working with auditors to meet all compliance requirements (ISO/SOC)SkillPreferred
Experience Supermicro & Nvidia hardwareSkillPreferred
Previous data center team management experienceSkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job 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 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, 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 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.

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