Sr. Staff - AI Data Center Architect
Core
Lead architectural vision for next-generation AI data centers, transitioning from colocation to high-density AI Factories supporting 100kW+ racks and liquid-to-chip cooling.
Role type
Sr. Staff AI Data Center Architect
Builds
Hyperscale AI data center facilities for Coupang's e-commerce AI infrastructure
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / AI Hardware / Physical Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Facility strategy (BOD), Thermal management (Hybrid Cooling), Power & Energy systems, Network & Fabric Topology, Modular construction, Sustainability & ESG
Preferred skills
Hyperscaler facility design experience, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, LEED Platinum, AI-driven DCIM tools
Technologies
Revit, AutoCAD, Digital Twin platforms, OSFP/QSFP-DD, InfiniBand, RoCE v2, NVIDIA Blackwell/Rubin, E1.S/E3.S, BlueField DPU, NVMe-oF, EDSFF
Responsibilities
Design Basis of Design (BOD) for hyperscale facilities including site selection and modular pod scalability; Architect transition to Hybrid Cooling environments (Direct-to-Chip, Rear Door Heat Exchangers, Immersion Cooling); Design high-availability power chains (N+1/2N) supporting 50MW+ IT load; Define physical layout for OSFP-based high-radix fabrics and optimize cabling pathways; Drive adoption of modular skid-based deployments; Ensure designs meet 2026 carbon-neutrality standards via waste-heat reuse and WUE optimization
Seniority
Sr. Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
