Warehouse & Materials Manager

In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn't changed. Today, we're on a mission to be the world's top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we've got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambdas AI Cloud has been adopted by the worlds leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.

• Note : This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 5 days per week; Lambdas designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

Lambda is seeking an experienced and solutions-driven Warehouse & Operations Manager to lead warehouse operations & materials management at our San Jose facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of material handling, inventory control, and day-to-day warehouse execution. In addition, this individual will play a key role in designing and optimizing warehouse layout and space utilization to support scale, efficiency, and deployment readiness.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on experience with warehouse systems and processes, and a continuous improvement mindset in managing high-value hardware and complex material flows.

What Youll Do

Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, staging, shipping, and internal transfers

Manage accurate handling and movement of high-value materials such as GPUs, servers, and networking components

Design and optimize warehouse layout, racking systems, and storage strategies for improved space utilization and efficiency

Develop and implement warehouse SOPs for material movement, inventory transactions, and physical control

Own and drive cycle count programs and physical inventory audits in coordination with finance and accounting

Ensure timely and accurate ERP transactions (NetSuite preferred) for inventory movement and tracking

Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready warehouse environment in line with company standards

Monitor and improve warehouse KPIs related to inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and throughput

Identify and lead continuous improvement projects focused on warehouse process optimization and scalability

Train, mentor, and manage warehouse team members to ensure operational excellence and accountability

You

5+ years of experience in warehouse and materials management, preferably in high-tech or hardware environments

Proven experience in warehouse layout planning, space optimization, and process improvement

Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse systems, and ERP software (NetSuite a plus)

Excellent organizational, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment (forklift certification preferred)

Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational discipline

Nice to Have

Experience in data center, electronics, or hardware deployment environments

Familiarity with lean warehousing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies

Exposure to fixed asset tracking and audit support processes

Salary Range Information

Based on market data and other factors, the annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $139,000. 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, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast

We offer generous cash & equity compensation

Our 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.

We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

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

Commuter / Work from home 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.