Nebius
Data Center Design Lead
Remote - United States
No sponsorship$90k-$220kDetected 1 day ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentCloud PlatformsMachine LearningStakeholder ManagementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationRenewable Energy
About the role
- The Data Center Design Lead will partner with internal infrastructure, hardware, and operations teams, as well as external consultants, engineers, and construction firms, to deliver designs that support rapid deployment and long-term operational excellence.
- This role leads internal electrical and mechanical engineers, oversees third-party design partners, and ensures all designs meet Nebius standards, local regulations, and operational requirements.
- You will be responsible for both hands-on design oversight and technical leadership, serving as the final authority on data center design decisions.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design process for new data center builds and expansions.
- 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.
- Lead cooling design trade-offs (air, liquid, immersion) to meet GPU cluster needs.
- 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.
- Ensure all designs comply with international and regional standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier guidelines, local building codes).
- Coordinate with construction project managers and external contractors during build phases.
- Provide design oversight during commissioning and handover to operations.
- Design Leadership
Requirements
- 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).
- 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.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
Skills
- Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy.
- Built by engineers, for engineers.
Compensation
- We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $90,000-$220,000 based on your experience
- Competitive compensation
Benefits
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- 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.
- Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
- Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
Company info
- Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Equal opportunity
- Nebius is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment.
- If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
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