Data Center Deployment & Hardware Logistics Specialist

Lambda Labs; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Wellness stipend

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Lambda Labs' Data Center Deployment Logistics Technician plays a critical role in hardware supply chain and data center operations. You’ll manage the flow of equipment from procurement to deployment, ensure accurate inventory tracking, and handle RMA processes for defective hardware.

You’ll work with the Infrastructure Deployment, Data Center Operations, RMA, and Supply Chain teams to move hardware efficiently from warehouse to rack, support rack integration and cabling, and forecast demand

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain coordination.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory tracking for servers, GPUs, networking gear, and components across warehouses and data centers.
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments; verify accuracy against purchase orders and BOMs.
• Organize and label assets according to tracking standards.
• Use ERP and asset management tools to track inventory movement and deployment status.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and audits to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate hardware staging, kitting, shipment, and receiving for large-scale AI infrastructure deployments.
• Partner with infrastructure deployment team to ensure components are available and prepped before installation.
• Assist in rack integration, cabling preparation, and packaging for outbound shipments.
• Work with logistics partners to ensure timely, damage-free deliveries and returns.
• Manage the RMA process for defective components and document vendor communications.
• Initiate RMA requests with vendors and OEMs, track replacements, and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain records of hardware failures, replacements, and vendor communications.
• Support root cause analysis by providing data to engineering teams.
• Ensure returned or repaired hardware is reintegrated into inventory.

Skills

Data center operations

Inventory management

RMA processes

Vendor communications

ERP / asset management tools

Written & verbal communication

Physical lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

ERP software

Asset management tools

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Lambda Labs' Data Center Deployment Logistics Technician plays a critical role in hardware supply chain and data center operations. You’ll manage the flow of equipment from procurement to deployment, ensure accurate inventory tracking, and handle RMA processes for defective hardware.

You’ll work with the Infrastructure Deployment, Data Center Operations, RMA, and Supply Chain teams to move hardware efficiently from warehouse to rack, support rack integration and cabling, and forecast demand