Senior Manager, Datacenter Engineering

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

📋 Description

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

• Create and maintain engineering standards and specifications for AI/GPU data centers, focusing on liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation.

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

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

• Manage relationships with vendors and OEMs in infrastructure engineering and lead root-cause investigations.

• Direct or sponsor root-cause analyses and ensure that corrective actions are completed and verified.

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

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

• Monitor infrastructure reliability metrics and prioritize engineering investments accordingly.

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

• Establish an audit process for existing sites and prioritize necessary remediation actions.

• Manage outsourced engineering personnel.

• Develop engineering talent and establish succession plans.

• Report directly to the Vice President 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.

• More than 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, including responsibilities for hiring, developing, and retaining senior technical talent.

• At least 5 years managing outsourced engineering teams.

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

• Experience in conducting root-cause analysis in collaboration with OEMs on infrastructure component failures.

• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, local electrical codes, and relevant mechanical and safety regulations.

• Background in partnering with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews.

• Proven experience in performing technical due diligence on colocation or build-to-suit data center facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to establish engineering standards across multiple sites.

• Willingness to travel 20–30% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Potential equity grant for new hires.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program available in participating countries.

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

• Flexible time-off policy.

• Opportunities for local team meetups.

• Support for mental health and well-being.

• Access to professional development resources.

• Remote work options available.