Manager, Solution Architecture

Digital Realty

Manager of Solution Architecture at Digital Realty developing enterprise-grade solutions across AI and infrastructure. Leading innovative projects to optimize data center and cloud capabilities.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPMPSwitchingTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that integrate hybrid/multi-cloud, AI-ready compute, and intelligent infrastructure platforms.
Develop blueprints for high-density, GPU-based workloads and emerging AI/ML infrastructure needs.
Ensure alignment of technical solutions with data center space, power, and cooling capacities, incorporating sustainability and energy-efficiency goals.
Architect and deploy robust infrastructure using hardware/software from vendors such as Dell, HPE, NVIDIA, Cisco, NetApp, and Juniper.
Apply knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) and low-latency networking to AI/ML solution design.
Integrate automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, cloud-native orchestration) to streamline deployment and management.
Collaborate with facilities and operations teams to optimize infrastructure deployments based on available rack space, power draw, thermal dynamics, and airflow efficiency.
Contribute to the planning and provisioning of data center resources, ensuring support for both traditional workloads and AI-intensive environments.
Evaluate emerging technologies for space, power, and cooling efficiency in next-gen data center deployments.
Lead the technical execution of R&D initiatives within DRIL, from concept through prototype and deployment.
Define milestones, scope, risks, and deliverables for innovation programs involving AI and infrastructure modernization.
Communicate progress and findings to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Serve as a technical consultant to internal stakeholders and enterprise clients, especially on AI workload infrastructure and resource planning.
Create technical whitepapers, solution briefs, and presentations to showcase innovative solutions.
Represent Digital Realty in external engagements, including workshops, industry forums, and conferences.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of reference architectures, design standards, and lab documentation to drive consistency and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required.
3-5+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure architecture, systems engineering, or solution architecture.
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure design (e.g., NVIDIA GPUs, distributed compute, high-speed storage).
Demonstrated understanding of data center operational constraints including power provisioning, rack planning, and cooling technologies.
Knowledge of enterprise networking (routing/switching, SDN), storage platforms (SAN/NAS), and compute systems (virtualized, bare metal, HCI).
Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
Familiarity with HPC architectures and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) for AI workloads.
Relevant technical certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, NVIDIA Certified, VMware VCP, or PMP.
Strong communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical problem-solving.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety commitment
Competitive compensation package
Excellent benefits
Development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

infrastructure architecturesystems engineeringsolution architectureAI/ML infrastructure designhigh-performance computing (HPC)low-latency networkingautomation toolscontainerization technologiesenterprise networkingstorage platforms

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational abilitiestime-management abilitiesstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

AWS Solutions ArchitectCisco CCNPCisco CCIENVIDIA CertifiedVMware VCPPMP