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Data Center Standards Architect

San Jose Office (Zanker)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing standards, systems, tools, and processes to scale high-density AI and GPU data center infrastructure.

Role type

Principal-level Data Center Standards Architect (Individual Contributor)

Builds

Repeatable reference architectures, design patterns, technical specifications, and deployment standards for data center builds.

Domain

AI Cloud Infrastructure / Data Center Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

Data center infrastructure design, standards and governance systems, systems thinking, cross-functional influence, technical documentation, operational readiness, lifecycle management

Preferred skills

AI/GPU/HPC infrastructure, high-density compute, liquid cooling, DCIM/BMS integration, infrastructure observability, technical governance forums

Technologies

DCIM, BMS, EPMS, telemetry platforms, workflow automation tools

Responsibilities

Define data center engineering standards for high-density AI/GPU environments; Create repeatable reference architectures and deployment standards; Develop engineering operating systems including standards libraries and quality gates; Lead cross-functional architecture reviews for new designs and expansions; Establish technical standards for power, cooling, cabling, and network rooms; Mentor engineers on systems thinking and design rigor.

Seniority

Principal, high-leverage Individual Contributor

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