Architect, Data Center Design

Location: New York

Architect - Data Center Design & Delivery

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), hybrid role located in Austin, TX;
San Francisco, CA;
New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.

Summary

We are seeking an Architect to support the development of next-generation, AI-optimized data center facilities across a rapidly scaling global build program. This role blends deep technical expertise in architectural design, building codes, fire and life safety, and construction documentation with a fast-paced, execution-focused environment.

The successful candidate will own architectural scope across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring facilities are safe, code-compliant, optimized for high-density compute workloads, and delivered s role involves close collaboration with internal engineering teams and external AEC partners to define, refine, and execute standardized yet adaptable data center designs across global sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for new data center builds and retrofits across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction documentation and site handover
• Coordinate architectural scope with multidisciplinary teams including:
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Security and operations teams
• Integrate architectural design requirements into broader data center system-level designs
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and continuous improvement of standardized data center design templates and global design standards
• Conduct design reviews to validate:
  • Building code compliance
  • Fire and life safety requirements
  • Space planning and layout optimization
  • Alignment with internal design standards
• Review and approve construction-level drawings and specifications from internal and external design teams
• Serve as the escalation point for site-specific design adaptations, including local code compliance and site constraint resolution
• Manage external architecture and engineering consultants through all design phases, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and alignment with project requirements
• Use tools such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud to support design coordination and documentation workflows
• Participate in cross-functional design and engineering reviews with internal stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure architectural designs support high-density compute environments and AI infrastructure requirements
• Support continuous improvement of design standards based on operational feedback and project learnings

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional discipline
• 3+ years of experience working on industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects within an AEC environment
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and construction standards
• Experience managing multiple concurrent design work streams across internal teams and external consultants
• Proficiency with:
  • Autodesk Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical design decisions to stakeholders and leadership
• Experience coordinating design deliverables through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership environments with evolving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Architect (NCARB certification preferred)
• Experience leading hyperscale or high-density data center design programs
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure requirements and GPU-dense computing environments
• Experience managing external AEC vendors in large-scale infrastructure programs
• Working knowledge of design automation tools such as Python or Dynamo within Revit workflows
• Experience adapting standard design templates to local jurisdictional requirements and site constraints
• Exposure to rapidly scaling infrastructure development programs

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 - $120.19 per hour
• Medical Coverage:
  Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA),…