Data Center Asset Management Engineer; Richardson, TX

Company Description

Linked In is the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Every day our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed.

It inspires us to invest in our talent and support career growth. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.

At Linked In, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is on-site, meaning it will be performed in the specified office on a full‑time basis due to the business needs of the team.

This role will be based in Richardson, TX. The Data Center Asset Management team is responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle governance of physical infrastructure assets deployed across Linked In’s data centers.

We partner closely with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Security, and external vendors to ensure assets are received, tracked, deployed, serviced, and retired accurately and in compliance with operational and financial controls. The team operates at the intersection of infrastructure reliability, audit readiness, and operational scale, supporting critical business functions such as capacity delivery, break‑fix readiness, and financial accuracy.

We are hiring a Data Center Asset Management Engineer who will be responsible for the accurate execution of day‑to‑day data center asset lifecycle operations. This role focuses on task‑level ownership, operational accuracy, and adherence to established processes across receiving, inventory management, asset tracking, break‑fix for parts support, and decommissioning activities. The role operates within defined workflows and systems, escalates issues appropriately, and develops foundational knowledge of data center operations, asset controls, and compliance requirements.

• Execute assigned asset lifecycle tasks, including:
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of work in accordance with SOPs and controls
• Maintain data integrity across systems and documentation
• Follow established procedures for asset handling, tracking, and state management
• Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Identify discrepancies or issues and escalate promptly with relevant context
• Coordinate with site teams, logistics partners, and vendors to complete assigned tasks
• Respond to requests from Operations, Engineering, and Asset Managers within defined SLAs
• Participate in site‑level activities such as inventory counts, audits, and hardware movements
• Execute critical, repeatable asset operations that directly support data center reliability and financial accuracy
• Contribute to inventory accuracy, audit outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Impact team success through consistent execution and attention to detail

• BA/BS Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ years of experience in operations, logistics, asset management, inventory control, or a related technical/operations role
• 1+ years of experience with operational systems and documentation tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira, or Excel spreadsheets)

• Background in data center, warehouse, or supply chain operations
• Experience with asset management systems, CMDBs, or inventory tools
• Experience working with vendors or managed service partners
• Experience with attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, operational environment

• Vendor management
• Data Center
• Hardware Asset Management

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