Data Center Design Lead

Remote: yes Posted: 2026-02-05

Design Leadership • Own the end-to-end design process for new data center builds and expansions. • Translate business, hardware, and workload requirements into facility design specifications (power, cooling, network, and floor space). • Ensure designs optimize density, reliability, and efficiency while supporting rapid scalability. • Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers and consultants to deliver detailed designs.

Power & Cooling Strategy • Define requirements for high-density rack power, redundancy and UPS configurations. • Lead cooling design trade-offs (air, liquid, immersion) to meet GPU cluster needs. • Evaluate and integrate renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.

Network & Infrastructure Integration • Work closely with network and hardware teams to ensure physical layout supports cabling, interconnects, and future expansion. • Plan for modular design that enables incremental GPU cluster growth.

Compliance & Standards • Ensure all designs comply with international and regional standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier guidelines, local building codes). • Incorporate safety, fire suppression, and physical security measures. • Define documentation and as-built standards for ongoing operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Coordinate with construction project managers and external contractors during build phases. • Provide design oversight during commissioning and handover to operations.

Continuous Improvement • Evaluate emerging GPU data center technologies and integrate innovative solutions. • Develop playbooks and design templates for repeatable, fast deployments. • Benchmark efficiency (PUE, WUE) and reliability across sites to drive improvement.

- 12+ years of experience designing data centers.

- Direct experience with electrical, mechanical, and architectural DC design.

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture (or equivalent).

- Proven leadership experience managing technical design teams.

- Strong stakeholder communication skills across construction, operations, and external partners.

- Experience designing high-density data centers, including: Air-cooled environments & Liquid-cooled technologies

- Experience designing data centers for hyperscalers or neoclouds

- Prior experience supporting GPU dense or AI infrastructure environments.

Key employee benefits

- Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and families.

- 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.

- Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.

- Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.

- Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $90,000-$220,000 based on your experience

- Competitive compensation

- Career growth and learning opportunities

- Flexibility and ownership

- Collaborative and innovative culture

- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

- International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI