Data Center Infrastructure Architect
Core
Design and optimize physical infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments, focusing on high-density compute, power, cooling, and facility systems.
Role type
Senior hands-on Data Center Infrastructure Architect
Builds
Physical data center infrastructure solutions for AI hardware and systems
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / AI Hardware / Systems Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hyperscale data center design, electrical and mechanical systems, system-level architecture, simulation and digital-twin modeling, data center efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE), operational telemetry integration, cross-disciplinary engineering leadership
Preferred skills
High-density GPU clusters, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, Modelica/MATLAB/Simulink/Python/EnergyPlus/CFD tools, BMS/EPMS/DCIM/SCADA/PLC familiarity, reference design development in hyperscalers
Technologies
Modelica, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, EnergyPlus, computational fluid dynamics tools, BMS, EPMS, DCIM, SCADA, PLCs
Responsibilities
Define system-level architectures for high-density AI data centers; develop digital twins and computational models; optimize capacity, reliability, and efficiency using operational data; evaluate tradeoffs in electrical topology and cooling; translate AI hardware requirements into facility architectures; establish reusable reference architectures; partner with cross-functional teams to integrate telemetry; lead technical reviews and risk identification; adapt reference solutions to site constraints; support commissioning and performance testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
