Data Center Design Manager

Overview

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

Learn more at

The Data Center Design team is the technical engineering team responsible for the architectural and infrastructure design standards across Core Weave's global portfolio, ensuring facilities are highly scalable, efficient, and optimized to support next-generation, high-density compute workloads. The team drives the entire design lifecycle from early-stage site feasibility through final technology fit-out, establishing the foundation for seamless construction and long-term operational success.

Through continuous technical innovation and standardization, they enable Core Weave to rapidly and reliably scale its physical footprint to meet global infrastructure demands.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead and manage the design process on behalf of Core Weave, overseeing the work of our selected data center providers and ensuring that designs meet and incorporate Core Weave project requirements. This role will primarily focus on managing the execution of Architectural, MEP, and LV/IT infrastructure designs within our leased data center facilities.

The Sr. Data Center Design Manager will ensure that all designs align with our project requirements and are executed to meet performance, efficiency, and scalability standards. The role will also provide ongoing support into the construction phase to ensure the design is implemented accurately. Acting as the primary point of contact for design-related matters, on a per-project basis, this individual will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure designs are executed consistently and to the highest quality standards.

25% travel required to various data center sites.

• Project Leadership & Oversight:
  Manage the design and coordination of multiple data center projects concurrently, from concept through detailed design, including Greenfield construction projects, tenant fitouts, build-to-suit projects in existing facilities, renovation projects, equipment upgrades, and end-of-life replacements. Oversee the work of Professional Consultants (Architects, Engineers) and Equipment Suppliers during the design process.
• Single Point of Contact for Design on Assigned Projects:
  Act as the primary point of contact for all design-related items for assigned projects, coordinating closely with Data Center Providers and their Contractors, Architects/Engineers (A/E firms), along with our internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the design process.
• Internal Coordination with SMEs:
  Coordinate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across various disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, LV/IT, and BMS, to ensure project requirements, technical specifications, and solutions are properly aligned, integrating specialized expertise into the design process as needed.
• Standards & Compliance:
  Apply Core Weave Design & Engineering Guidelines and industry best practices to ensure alignment with company objectives and emphasize value-engineering for optimal cost and performance.
• Managing Basis of Design Deviations:
  Track and document any deviations from the Basis of Design throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.
• Budget & Schedule Coordination:
  Work with the Construction Management team to prepare, review, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for design and construction expenditures.
• OFCI Equipment Management:
  Review and evaluate OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) equipment submittals, providing recommendations to the Construction Management team and…