Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Senior Data Center Operations Engineer - Quebec, Canada Join to apply for the Senior Data Center Operations Engineer - Quebec, Canada role at Lambda This range is provided by Lambda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$83,200.00/yr - CA$124,800.00/yr 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 Québec City Data Center 5 days per week. What You’ll Do 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 GPU and Networking systems. Document and update 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. Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers. Partner with HW Support teams to ensure data center hardware incidents with higher level troubleshooting challenges are resolved, reported on and solutions are disseminated to the large operations organization. Work with RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered. Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers. You Have strong past experiences 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. Be familiar with carrier DIA circuit test and turn ups, fiber testing and troubleshooting. Basic knowledge of cable optics and the different types of use. Solid understanding of single and three phase power theories. PDU balancing and why it is important. Familiar with multiple cable media types and their uses. Knowledge of cold isle and hot isle containment. Solid understanding of server hardware and boot process. Ability to structure, collaborate and iteratively improve on complex maintenance MOPs. Working with product management, support, and other teams to align operational capabilities with company goals. Translating business priorities into technical and operational requirements. Supporting cross-functional projects where infrastructure plays a critical role. Are action-oriented and willing to train junior staff on best practices. Are willing to travel for bring up of new data center locations as needed. Nice to Have Have 3+ 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. Experience with or knowledge of network topology and configurations and 400gb Infiniband architectures. Experience with or knowledge of DDP or SCM cluster storage systems. Have 3+ years working with and reporting from a ticketing system like JIRA and Zendesk. Advanced experience with Linux administration. Experience with High Performance Compute GPU systems (air or water cooled) – especially Nvidia NVL72. 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. 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. 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: CA$83.2K - CA$124.8K Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lambda by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr