Director of Data Center Design

TensorWave

Director of Data Center Design at TensorWave responsible for defining global data center design standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in engineering to support AI/ML hardware.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center design and critical infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on power density, reliability, and efficiency. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and driving continuous improvement in design processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center DesignCritical Infrastructure EngineeringLeadership ExperienceUptime Institute Tier StandardsASHRAE Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringCooling TopologiesPower Density ManagementReliability EngineeringEfficiency OptimizationDesign Standards DevelopmentConstruction Cost ReductionDeployment Acceleration

Soft Skills

Team ManagementMentoringTechnical AuthorityContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale RequirementsTier III/IV StandardsLow PUELiquid-First CoolingDirect-To-Chip CoolingBuilding CodesNECIBC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the global data center white space, shell, and critical infrastructure (CI) design standards to support next-generation AI/ML compute hardware, with a focus on power density (e.g., >50kW per rack).
Lead the initial architecture and engineering phases for all purpose-built data center programs, ensuring designs meet hyperscale requirements for reliability (Tier III/IV), efficiency (low PUE), and accelerated deployment.
Direct the selection and integration of advanced cooling topologies, including the strategic adoption of liquid-first and direct-to-chip cooling solutions.
Manage and mentor a team of electrical, mechanical, and architectural design engineers, serving as the final technical authority on all DC engineering decisions.
Drive continuous improvement in design processes, leveraging lessons learned from deployment and operations to reduce time-to-market and construction cost.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
15+ years of progressive experience in data center design, critical infrastructure engineering, or facility engineering.
10+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
Expert knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE, and relevant building codes (NEC, IBC).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options
100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
Company Health Savings Account Contributions
100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Other In-Office Perks