Senior Manager, Datacenter Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand a diverse team specializing in electrical, mechanical, controls/automation, infrastructure engineering, and construction.

• Develop and take ownership of engineering standards and specifications tailored for AI/GPU data centers.

• Establish standards concerning liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation.

• Act as the technical authority and the final escalation point for engineering-related infrastructure issues.

• Conduct engineering due diligence for new colocation and build-to-suit facilities.

• Manage vendor and OEM relationships in infrastructure engineering and spearhead root-cause investigations.

• Lead or sponsor root-cause analyses, ensuring corrective measures are thoroughly implemented and verified.

• Oversee infrastructure specifications, technical documentation, and change governance processes.

• Collaborate with Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design teams.

• Monitor and report on infrastructure reliability metrics while prioritizing engineering investments.

• Lead compliance reviews to ensure adherence to applicable codes and safety standards.

• Conduct audits of existing sites to ensure conformity with engineering standards.

• Manage outsourced engineering talent effectively.

• Foster the development of engineering and construction talent, establishing succession plans.

• Report directly to the VP of Data Center Operations & Engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in mission-critical engineering, including direct involvement with data center infrastructure.

• At least 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, focusing on hiring, developing, and retaining senior technical talent.

• A minimum of 5 years managing outsourced engineering teams.

• Extensive hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and controls/automation platforms.

• Experience in running or directly supporting root-cause analysis with OEMs regarding infrastructure component failures.

• Working knowledge of relevant electrical, mechanical, and safety regulations, including NFPA 70E and local electrical codes.

• Experience collaborating with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews.

• Proven experience conducting technical due diligence on data center facilities prior to lease or construction commitments.

• A demonstrated ability to establish engineering standards that are scalable across multiple sites.

• Willingness to travel 20–30% for new-site due diligence, commissioning support, and vendor/OEM engineering reviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Potential for a new hire equity grant.

• Equity compensation and, in participating countries, the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for local team meetups.

• Mental health and well-being support services.

• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educational pursuits.

• Option for remote work arrangements.