Data Center Deployment Logistics Technician

About the role

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. The Data Center Deployment Logistics Technician plays a critical role in Lambda’s hardware supply chain and data center operations.

Note: This position requires presence at our Data Center locations 5 days per week; This role will require up to 50% Travel.

Responsibilities

You’ll manage the flow of equipment from procurement to deployment, ensure accurate inventory tracking, up to date receiving, and handle RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processes for defective hardware. You’ll work closely with the Infrastructure Deployment team, Data Center Operations, RMA team, and Supply Chain teams to make sure hardware moves efficiently through Lambda’s global deployment pipeline — from warehouse to rack.

• Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain accurate inventory tracking for servers, GPUs, networking gear, and components across warehouses and data centers.
• Deployment Logistics: Coordinate hardware staging, kitting, shipment, and receiving for large-scale AI infrastructure deployments.
• RMA & Hardware Lifecycle Support: Manage the RMA process for defective or failed components.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Identify bottlenecks in the hardware logistics workflow and propose process improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience in or as a Data Center Technician.
• Strong understanding of hardware components (servers, GPUs, NICs, cabling, power systems).
• Experience managing RMA processes and vendor communications.
• Proficiency with inventory tracking systems, ERP software, or asset management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and handle data center hardware (up to 50 lbs) safely and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in a data center or hardware integration environment.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (CCNA certification or coursework a plus).
• Knowledge of AI or HPC infrastructure components.
• Experience with warehouse operations, shipping logistics, or global supply chain coordination.

Skills

Core competencies include:

• Inventory Accuracy & Control
• Supply Chain Coordination
• RMA & Vendor Management
• Data Center Hardware Handling
• Process Optimization
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

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

Pay

This is a salaried non-exempt role, eligible for overtime. The annual salary range for this position is $89K - $119K.