Datacenter Architect

Datacenter Architect Location: San Jose, CAPosted On: 05/05/2026 Requirement Code: 73650 Requirement Detail KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Data Center Due Diligence & Strategic Assessment - Perform technical due diligence on new and existing facilities. - Evaluate power availability, redundancy, cooling capacity, environmental risk, connectivity, and expansion potential. - Review infrastructure drawings, layouts, and single-line diagrams. - Assess design maturity (Concept through IFC) and contractor capability. - Identify technical, schedule, and scalability risks with structured reporting. - Validate infrastructure alignment with high-density and future roadmap requirements. - Lab Design & Global Standards Leadership - Develop scalable, modular lab designs optimized for density, airflow, accessibility, and operational efficiency. - Set direction and define global lab design standards across AMD BUs and use cases. - Ensure compliance with industry standards and evolving best practices. - Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable design principles into all deployments. - Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools for airflow and thermal validation where required. - Infrastructure Strategy & Technology Integration - Define corporate standards for power distribution, cooling systems, IT networking space, and rack density. - Assess and implement high-density and liquid cooling readiness. - Support integration of renewable energy strategies and advanced cooling technologies. - Lead implementation and governance of DCIM, monitoring, and automation platforms. - Ensure modular and POD-based expansion strategies support long-term scalability. - Construction Monitoring & Deployment Governance - Monitor construction progress, quality, and contractor performance. - Evaluate supply chain readiness for critical long-lead infrastructure components. - Track execution against schedule and budget constraints. - Lead design reviews and ensure alignment between intent and build. - Oversee commissioning and validate operational readiness prior to deployment. - Stakeholder & Program Management - Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, Facilities, Real Estate, Procurement, and Product SMEs. - Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining delivery timelines. - Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure installation timelines and standards adherence. - Provide executive-level reporting on risk, budget, and schedule health. - Maintain detailed documentation of specifications, assessments, and progress tracking. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : - Semiconductor or high-density data center design, construction, or operations. - Proven experience in large-scale lab or data center architecture and build-outs. - Strong background in infrastructure assessment and technical due diligence. - Experience reviewing construction drawings and overseeing commissioning. - Familiarity with high-density computing, cloud-scale environments, and high-performance networks. - Experience with airflow modeling or thermal simulation tools. - Knowledge of DCIM and infrastructure monitoring systems. - Relevant data center certifications (DCCA, CDCDP, or similar) preferred. - Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.